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Ghostbusters was turned into a special-effects laden stage show at Universal Studios Florida, which ran from 1990 to 1996, based mainly on the final battle with Gozer. The 2019 Halloween Horror Nights event at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Florida hosted a haunted maze attraction featuring locations, characters, and ghosts from the film. [200] [182] The film has also been homaged or explicitly referred to across a variety of media including film, [r] television, [204] and video games. [205] [206] Aykroyd reprised his Ghostbuster character for a cameo in Casper (1995), [201] and the celebratory parade at the film's denouement inspired the ending of the 2012 superhero film The Avengers, showing the world celebrating the eponymous team's victory. [207] Critical reassessment [ edit ] Thomas, Craig (June 17, 2009). " Ghostbusters Blu-ray review". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on June 30, 2019 . Retrieved June 30, 2019.