If you’ve been searching for the most famous and funniest Ghostbusters quotes, your search ends right here!
Whether you love the original 1984 classic, the sequels, or the modern reboot, this list has every iconic line that fans still repeat decades later.
These quotes capture the humor, bravery, and spirit of the Ghostbusters team — from Peter Venkman’s sarcasm to Egon’s logic.
So grab your proton pack, and let’s dive into the best lines from this legendary movie franchise.
🏙️ Iconic Ghostbusters Quotes
Best Pick: Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! – Ray Parker Jr.
- We came, we saw, we kicked its butt. – Peter Venkman
- Don’t cross the streams. – Egon Spengler
- I ain’t afraid of no ghost. – Ray Parker Jr.
- He slimed me. – Peter Venkman
- This city is headed for a disaster of biblical proportions. – Dr. Ray Stantz
- Back off, man. I’m a scientist. – Peter Venkman
- When someone asks if you’re a god, you say yes! – Winston Zeddemore
- There’s something you don’t see every day. – Peter Venkman
- Ray, when someone asks if you’re a god, you say yes. – Winston Zeddemore
- That’s a big Twinkie. – Egon Spengler
- Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together, mass hysteria! – Peter Venkman
- The flowers are still standing! – Peter Venkman
- Okay, who brought the dog? – Louis Tully
⚡ Funny Ghostbusters Quotes
Best Pick: I collect spores, molds, and fungus. – Egon Spengler
- I feel like the floor of a taxi cab. – Peter Venkman
- Sorry, Venkman, I’m terrified beyond the capacity for rational thought. – Egon Spengler
- We’re ready to believe you. – Ghostbusters Tagline
- Print is dead. – Egon Spengler
- It’s the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. – Ray Stantz
- Somebody blows their nose and you want to keep it? – Peter Venkman
- He’s an ugly little spud, isn’t he? – Peter Venkman
- Aim for the flat top. – Winston Zeddemore
- That’s great. Actual physical contact. – Peter Venkman
- Listen! Do you smell something? – Ray Stantz
- Venkman, get a sample of this. – Egon Spengler
- I tried to think of the most harmless thing. – Ray Stantz
- The call came in, and we’re the ones who answer. – Peter Venkman
🧪 Ghostbusters Quotes About Science and Ghosts
Best Pick: Back off, man. I’m a scientist. – Peter Venkman
- The dead rising from the grave, rivers and seas boiling! – Ray Stantz
- This is great material for my next book. – Peter Venkman
- I have seen some stuff that would turn you white! – Winston Zeddemore
- Don’t cross the streams, it would be bad. – Egon Spengler
- What do you mean, bad? – Peter Venkman
- Imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously. – Egon Spengler
- Ghosts don’t sleep, they hover. – Unknown
- That’s not a ghost, that’s a Class 5 free-roaming vapor. – Egon Spengler
- You’re right, no human would stack books like this. – Peter Venkman
- The structure is real. That’s what we’re dealing with. – Egon Spengler
- We’re scientists, not miracle workers. – Ray Stantz
- We have the tools and we have the talent! – Winston Zeddemore
- The containment unit is about to blow! – Egon Spengler
💥Ghostbusters Quotes from the Villains and Ghosts
Best Pick: Choose the form of the destructor. – Gozer
- Are you a god? – Gozer
- Then… die! – Gozer
- Zuul is here. – Dana Barrett as The Gatekeeper
- There is no Dana, only Zuul. – Dana Barrett
- Gozer the Gozerian, good evening. – Ray Stantz
- Subcreatures! Gozer commands you to die! – Gozer
- I am the Keymaster. – Louis Tully
- We must prepare for the coming of Gozer. – Egon Spengler
- Gozer the Destructor has chosen! – Ray Stantz
- It’s the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man! – Ray Stantz
- Gozer rules once more! – Gozer
- Choose wisely, for the choice is made. – Gozer
- The Destructor is coming! – Egon Spengler
🧑🔬 Peter Venkman’s Best Ghostbusters Quotes
Best Pick: We came, we saw, we kicked its butt. – Peter Venkman
- Back off, man. I’m a scientist. – Peter Venkman
- He slimed me. – Peter Venkman
- Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together, mass hysteria! – Peter Venkman
- We’ve been going about this all wrong. – Peter Venkman
- The flowers are still standing! – Peter Venkman
- I love this plan! I’m excited to be a part of it! – Peter Venkman
- Okay, so she’s a dog. – Peter Venkman
- Ray, next time someone asks if you’re a god, you say yes! – Peter Venkman
- I make it a rule never to get involved with possessed people. – Peter Venkman
- I feel like the floor of a taxi cab. – Peter Venkman
- That’s what I love about you, Egon. – Peter Venkman
- See you on the other side, Ray. – Peter Venkman
- Ghosts can be very possessive. – Peter Venkman
🧯Ghostbusters Quotes from Ghostbusters II
Best Pick: Sometimes, crap happens, someone has to deal with it, and who you gonna call? – Peter Venkman
- Being miserable and treating other people like dirt is every New Yorker’s God-given right. – Peter Venkman
- We’re the best. We’re the beautiful. We’re the only Ghostbusters. – Peter Venkman
- Suck in the guts, guys, we’re the Ghostbusters. – Peter Venkman
- Do you think we’re getting too old for this? – Winston Zeddemore
- Let’s show this prehistoric baddie how we do things downtown. – Peter Venkman
- This baby’s gonna bring us a lot of joy. – Ray Stantz
- I love you, man. – Peter Venkman
- We’ve been slimed again! – Egon Spengler
- I’m worried, Ray. – Winston Zeddemore
- Being dead doesn’t mean you’re gone. – Egon Spengler
- We’re not just saving the city. We’re saving love. – Peter Venkman
- You know, I blame myself. – Peter Venkman
👩🔬 Ghostbusters Reboot (2016) Quotes
Best Pick: Safety lights are for dudes. – Jillian Holtzmann
- Paranormal is normal for us. – Erin Gilbert
- Let’s go bust some ghosts! – Abby Yates
- I ain’t afraid of no ghost. – Patty Tolan
- The power of Patty compels you! – Patty Tolan
- I study the paranormal because normal is boring. – Abby Yates
- Don’t be scared. Be scientific. – Erin Gilbert
- Come on, ghosts! Let’s dance. – Jillian Holtzmann
- Boo-yah! – Jillian Holtzmann
- Light ’em up! – Abby Yates
- Ghosts don’t stand a chance. – Patty Tolan
- Time to clean up this city. – Erin Gilbert
- We’re bringing ghostbusting back. – Abby Yates
- Let’s make history, one ghost at a time. – Jillian Holtzmann
✅ Conclusion
These Ghostbusters quotes prove why this movie series remains a timeless favorite. Each line is packed with humor, science, and supernatural fun. Whether you’re quoting Venkman’s sarcasm, Egon’s brilliance, or the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man’s chaos, these lines will always make fans smile. So next time someone says they’ve seen a ghost, you know exactly what to say — Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!
