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Ghostbusters: Afterlife Behind The Scenes - With Prop Master Ben Eadie

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Length
15:58
Views
1,101
Published
May 2025

What this video covers

Host Matt Daniels joins Ghostbusters: Afterlife on-set prop master and armorer Ben Eadie on a tour of four real Calgary filming locations used in the movie. Eadie shares firsthand stories about maintaining and modifying the iconic proton packs and other hero props during production, offering a rare insider perspective on how the gear was kept functional between takes. The video blends location exploration with candid behind-the-scenes anecdotes, covering key scenes including the proton pack's first firing and the Walmart terror dog attack sequence.

Key takeaways

  • Ben Eadie served as on-set prop master and armorer — responsible for keeping proton packs and other props running during filming, not originally building them
  • Four real Calgary filming locations are visited, including the Gasworks, a Walmart exterior, Calgary Film Studios, and the Spengler apartment
  • Eadie shares specific on-set stories tied to each location, giving context to how scenes were practically achieved
  • The video offers a rare ground-level view of movie prop management as opposed to prop fabrication
  • Fans of the Ghostbusters franchise get a unique look at how beloved screen-used gear was handled day-to-day on set

Who this is for

Ghostbusters fans, movie prop enthusiasts, and aspiring film industry professionals curious about the behind-the-scenes realities of prop management on a major Hollywood production.

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