There are many things that can make a movie or a television show great. Sometimes it’s the extraordinary performances of the cast members, and sometimes it’s the exceptional screenplay that allows these actors and actresses to flourish on screen. And then there are times where the thing that stands out to us more than anything is something as simple as a car. It might seem crazy to say, but there have been many cars in the history of film that were just as famous as the cast members – and sometimes even more famous.
Think about a movie like Back to the Future – the story was fantastic, and the characters were iconic. But without the silver DeLorean, which also happened to be a time machine, the movie never would have been possible. And who didn’t get chills when Doc Brown revealed that it could fly as well? There have been many vehicles just like this in the movies and television shows we’ve seen. The world of Hollywood is a place where anything is possible, and natural boundaries can be stretched – and many cars that seemed mundane on the surface actually had special powers most of the time, as you’ll soon see.
[post_page_title]Ghostbusters – 1959 Cadillac Ecto-1[/post_page_title]
Everyone knows that when there’s something strange in their neighborhood, the people they’re going to call are none other than… You already know the answer – Ghostbusters. This is because they aren’t afraid of any ghosts, and that’s why they are the heroes of the hit 80s film Ghostbusters, as they drive around town looking for ghosts to vanquish at every turn. Yes, that’s right, they drove around town, and if they didn’t have their iconic 1959 Cadillac Ecto-1, they may not have gotten to the ghosts in time. As funky as it looks, the unsung hero of the Ghostbusters film is their car – and ever since the movie came out, it holds a special place in people’s hearts.
