GB010

2016

Movies and TV

The Library Ghost, a memorable character from the 1984 film Ghostbusters, is a spectral librarian haunting the New York Public Library. Her pre-death identity remains officially unknown, though she's presented as a former library employee.

Initially appearing as a quiet, bespectacled, and elderly woman, she's discovered cataloging books in the basement stacks. When confronted by Dr. Venkman and Dr. Stantz, she transforms into a monstrous and terrifying figure, showcasing immense psychic power by throwing books from the shelves and emitting a deafening shriek.

Played by actress Ruth Oliver, the Library Ghost serves as the Ghostbusters' first official paranormal encounter and provides a tangible example of supernatural activity. She allows the team to test their proton packs and containment unit, demonstrating that ghosts are real and capturable.

Her brief but impactful appearance cemented her as a notable and frightening figure in the Ghostbusters franchise, highlighting the potential dangers, humorous or not, associated with paranormal entities.