Ghostbusters Trailer Breakdown: 25 Things You Need To See

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Patty also brings the Ghostbusters' signature car with her, although perhaps not in the way you'd expect; the prototype for this version is an actual hearse. There's obviously something to be mined there regarding ghosts and coffins, although what this seems to be ostensibly is a nod to the design of the original; that hearse/Cadillac exchange encapsulates it all perfectly.

There is some suggestion that the car was actually a big part of Patty getting accepted onto the team - her excitement with presenting it to the team, along with Abby's dismissive "You didn't disclose the vehicle was going to be a hearse" certainly alludes to her having to bargain her way in. Or (and this was a last minute thought) are they trying to emulate the original Ghostbusters, hence her making a big point about the make?