Don’t be surprised if you see Ghostbusters in Crystal City tonight.
The beloved film franchise is back on the silver screen with the Friday night opening of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and some devoted enthusiasts will be in Crystal City to celebrate.
“Join us as we celebrate the opening of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire with Alamo Drafthouse,” said the nonprofit Ghostbusters, Virginia group, in an event listing on Facebook. “We will be supporting Make-a-Wish and taking photos with people before the show. Keep an eye out for our ECTO!”
Ecto refers, of course, to the Ectomobile, or Ecto-1, the 1959 Cadillac converted to a ghostbusting vehicle in the 1980s blockbusters. The group has their own replica, which makes appearances at various events around the state.
It’s not the only nostalgia-tinged vehicle arriving in Arlington for the weekend. A Barbie merch truck will be in Pentagon City on Saturday.
The Virginia Ghostbusters plan to be in Crystal City from 6-9:30 p.m. tonight, according to the event listing. That coincides with a 7 p.m. screening at the Drafthouse’s “Big Show” theater.
Alamo Drafthouse opened its 50,000 square foot space at 1660 Crystal Drive in Crystal City in 2022.
