Watch: Adam Shows How an Original Ghostbusters Ghost Trap Works

"They want something on set with interactive lighting." This is one of those iconic movie props that almost any movie geek would love to own if they could get their hands on one. Yet another entertaining geek out video from Adam Savage posted on his Tested YouTube channel. Savage had some kind of partnership with Prop Store, and they're hosting a big auction coming up this month. One of the items up for auction is this authnetic Ghostbusters I and II ghost trap electronic prop that was actually used for filming. They made only 4 of these traps to use during the filming of both classic sci-fi comedy movies. "Adam takes a look inside this iconic prop to see how the effects technicians made it work over 40 years ago!" Yeah it's cool. This thing actually "worked" in that it had working motors and lights, opened up with the press of the pedal (and a remote control), lit up and captured the ghost, then blinked with another light once it was clean. So cool! Real props like this are the best. Prop makers always deserve more attention & acclaim for their work. Keep following Adam Savage's Tested channel for more […]

Mar 21, 2025 - 18:02

Watch: Adam Shows How an Original Ghostbusters Ghost Trap Works

"They want something on set with interactive lighting." This is one of those iconic movie props that almost any movie geek would love to own if they could get their hands on one. Yet another entertaining geek out video from Adam Savage posted on his Tested YouTube channel. Savage had some kind of partnership with Prop Store, and they're hosting a big auction coming up this month. One of the items up for auction is this authnetic Ghostbusters I and II ghost trap electronic prop that was actually used for filming. They made only 4 of these traps to use during the filming of both classic sci-fi comedy movies. "Adam takes a look inside this iconic prop to see how the effects technicians made it work over 40 years ago!" Yeah it's cool. This thing actually "worked" in that it had working motors and lights, opened up with the press of the pedal (and a remote control), lit up and captured the ghost, then blinked with another light once it was clean. So cool! Real props like this are the best. Prop makers always deserve more attention & acclaim for their work. // Continue Reading ›