Ghostbusters

Jack Sarfatti claims that his Physics Consciousness Research Group at The Esalen Institute were an inspiration for the Ghostbusters. [1, 2]

Office of Scientific Investigation and Research is also cited as an inspiration for the Ghostbusters. [3]

Goser may be based on the Sumerian god Tiamat. [3]

Misc. references:

Tunguska Event.

‘Philadelphia mass turbulence of 1947″ – any connection to the Philadelphia Experiment?

Janine asks Winston if he believes in: “UFOs, astral projections, mental telepathy, ESP, clairvoyance, spirit photography, telekinetic movement, full trance mediums, the Loch Ness monster and the theory of Atlantis.”

See also:

Jungian analysis of Ghostbusters.

Sources:
1. http://www.qedcorp.com/pcr/pcr/si03.html

2. http://mondoglobo.net/?p=34

3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghostbusters