12 Most Underrated 1980s Sci-Fi Movies

12. Ghostbusters 2

It's hard to understand exactly why this sequel didn't resonate with fans and critics, because it proves to be every bit as fun as the original. The Ghostbusters find themselves largely as novelty items who have celebrity status, but not a great deal of respect, with the increasingly angry citizens of New York no longer worshipping their heroes.

The central plot of a demigod dragging himself into our world utilising the negative energy of the city is a cracker, the villainous Vigo the Carpathian proving a menacing figure, especially when stuck in a painting. If anything the stakes feel more personal with Dana and Venkman's child the target of this evil magician from the past.

There is great humour to be had too with scenes in which the crew insult samples of the angry goo, with Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis' characters Raymond and Egon the butt of Venkman's banter once more. The Ghostbusters are also given some genuine obstacles to overcome, their first efforts to defeat the bad spirits occupying New York proving futile, the citizens turning on them quickly.

The finale is great fun, the use of a walking Statue of Liberty raising the spirits of the town and taking down Vigo and his evil plans in the process. It may not be as consistently humorous as the original, but it's still a fun second journey with the old gang.