I Drove the SCREEN-USED Ghostbusters RTV!
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What this video covers
The host of Creative Geekery gets rare hands-on access to the actual screen-used Remote Trap Vehicle from Ghostbusters: Afterlife, sitting down with SPFX builder Ben Eadie and on-set RTV driver Mike Evans for an in-depth conversation. The trio unpacks the practical effects engineering behind the prop, including the distinction between hero and stunt versions, the RC mechanics, and memorable on-set moments like an accidental crash. The episode culminates with the host taking the real RTV for a test drive, making for a genuine fan-and-maker celebration of film prop craftsmanship.
Key takeaways
- ◆The screen-used RTV from Ghostbusters: Afterlife was a fully functional RC prop operated on set by a dedicated driver
- ◆Separate hero and stunt versions of the RTV were built to protect the primary screen prop during risky shots
- ◆An on-set crash damaged the screen-used prop during production, and that story is recounted in detail
- ◆The host actually drives the real screen-used RTV, offering a rare interactive moment with a film artifact
- ◆SPFX builder Ben Eadie has documented a full RTV rebuild separately for makers wanting construction details
Who this is for
Ghostbusters fans, movie prop enthusiasts, and practical-effects makers who want an insider look at how a beloved film prop was engineered and operated on a major Hollywood production.
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