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In the 1984 film ''Ghostbusters'', Shandor is stated as the architect for the building at 55 Central Park West, an apartment building that is described as "Spook Central." The first mention of the unusual nature of the building comes in a scene featuring [[Ray Stantz]] ([[Dan Aykroyd]]) and [[Winston Zeddemore]] ([[Ernie Hudson]]). Traveling in [[Ecto-1]] Stantz examined the building's blueprints and noted the cores of "solid shielded [[selenium]] 325." He continued, describing the roof, as "fabricated with a [[magnesium]]-[[tungsten]] [[alloy]]." Ghostbuster Stantz further describes the building's "roof cap" as "exactly like the kind of [[telemetry]] tracker NASA uses to identify dead [[pulsar]]s in deep space." [[Egon Spengler]] ([[Harold Ramis]]) goes on to note that the building has "cold-riveted girders with selenium cores." When [[Peter Venkman]] ([[Bill Murray]]), remarks "they don't build 'em like they used to," Stantz hints that the architect of the building may have been insane when he says that "the architect was either a certified genius or authentic whacko." Aykroyd, as Stantz, describes the skyscraper as an antenna for attracting and concentrating |
In the 1984 film ''Ghostbusters'', Shandor is stated as the architect for the building at 55 Central Park West, an apartment building that is described as "Spook Central." The first mention of the unusual nature of the building comes in a scene featuring [[Ray Stantz]] ([[Dan Aykroyd]]) and [[Winston Zeddemore]] ([[Ernie Hudson]]). Traveling in [[Ecto-1]] Stantz examined the building's blueprints and noted the cores of "solid shielded [[selenium]] 325." He continued, describing the roof, as "fabricated with a [[magnesium]]-[[tungsten]] [[alloy]]." Ghostbuster Stantz further describes the building's "roof cap" as "exactly like the kind of [[telemetry]] tracker NASA uses to identify dead [[pulsar]]s in deep space." [[Egon Spengler]] ([[Harold Ramis]]) goes on to note that the building has "cold-riveted girders with selenium cores." When [[Peter Venkman]] ([[Bill Murray]]), remarks "they don't build 'em like they used to," Stantz hints that the architect of the building may have been insane when he says that "the architect was either a certified genius or authentic whacko." Aykroyd, as Stantz, describes the skyscraper as an antenna for attracting and concentrating psychokinetic energy.<ref name=ghost>{{cite video| people =Aykroyd, Dan and Ramis, Harold. Reitman, Ivan, Director| title =Ghostbusters| medium =Film| publisher =Columbia Pictures| location =New York City}}, [[8 June]] [[1984]].</ref> |
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Stantz (Aykroyd) was the Ghostbuster who noted the building's architect was an "I. Shandor," as he looked over the blueprints while in jail for environmental violations related to the Ghostbusters business. Immediately, Spengler (Ramis) recognized the name as one he had seen in "Tobin's Spirit Guide." In the film, Spengler and Stantz went on to explain Shandor's background. Shandor, described as an architect and doctor by trade, decided that after World War I society was too sick to survive. He, and his over 1000 purported followers, worshipped the ancient Sumerian god "[[Gozer]]," also fictional, and performed rituals on the roof of 55 Central Park West; "bizarre rituals," intended to bring about the [[Eschatology|end of the world]]. As a [[medical doctor]], Shandor is said, in the film, to have performed a lot of "unnecessary surgery."<ref name=ghost/> |
Stantz (Aykroyd) was the Ghostbuster who noted the building's architect was an "I. Shandor," as he looked over the blueprints while in jail for environmental violations related to the Ghostbusters business. Immediately, Spengler (Ramis) recognized the name as one he had seen in "Tobin's Spirit Guide." In the film, Spengler and Stantz went on to explain Shandor's background. Shandor, described as an architect and doctor by trade, decided that after World War I society was too sick to survive. He, and his over 1000 purported followers, worshipped the ancient Sumerian god "[[Gozer]]," also fictional, and performed rituals on the roof of 55 Central Park West; "bizarre rituals," intended to bring about the [[Eschatology|end of the world]]. As a [[medical doctor]], Shandor is said, in the film, to have performed a lot of "unnecessary surgery."<ref name=ghost/> |
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| Ivo Shandor | |
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| First appearance | Ghostbusters (mentioned) |
| In-universe information | |
| Title | Doctor, M.D. |
| Occupation | architect and physician, later leader of a cult to Gozer |
Ivo Shandor was a fictional character mentioned in the 1984 film Ghostbusters. He was an insane, early 20th century architect and physician, with a penchant for performing macabre and unnecessary surgeries. In the film he is said to have designed the high rise apartment building at 55 Central Park West as a giant altar to the Sumerian god Gozer. The entire premise is fictional, as the building in question was designed by architects Schwartz & Gross for contractor Edgar Levy. Shandor never actually appeared in either Ghostbusters or Ghostbusters II. His entire background is explained in two scenes, by the Ghostbusters, looking over Shandor's blueprints for the apartment building at 55 Central Park West.
Character
In the 1984 film Ghostbusters, Shandor is stated as the architect for the building at 55 Central Park West, an apartment building that is described as "Spook Central." The first mention of the unusual nature of the building comes in a scene featuring Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd) and Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson). Traveling in Ecto-1 Stantz examined the building's blueprints and noted the cores of "solid shielded selenium 325." He continued, describing the roof, as "fabricated with a magnesium-tungsten alloy." Ghostbuster Stantz further describes the building's "roof cap" as "exactly like the kind of telemetry tracker NASA uses to identify dead pulsars in deep space." Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) goes on to note that the building has "cold-riveted girders with selenium cores." When Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), remarks "they don't build 'em like they used to," Stantz hints that the architect of the building may have been insane when he says that "the architect was either a certified genius or authentic whacko." Aykroyd, as Stantz, describes the skyscraper as an antenna for attracting and concentrating psychokinetic energy.[1]
Stantz (Aykroyd) was the Ghostbuster who noted the building's architect was an "I. Shandor," as he looked over the blueprints while in jail for environmental violations related to the Ghostbusters business. Immediately, Spengler (Ramis) recognized the name as one he had seen in "Tobin's Spirit Guide." In the film, Spengler and Stantz went on to explain Shandor's background. Shandor, described as an architect and doctor by trade, decided that after World War I society was too sick to survive. He, and his over 1000 purported followers, worshipped the ancient Sumerian god "Gozer," also fictional, and performed rituals on the roof of 55 Central Park West; "bizarre rituals," intended to bring about the end of the world. As a medical doctor, Shandor is said, in the film, to have performed a lot of "unnecessary surgery."[1]
Shandor's original scheme came to fruition, during the events of the film, in the 1980s, when sufficient energy was collected to cause Gozer's minions to physically manifest in preparation for the opening of the portal for their master, Gozer the Gozarian. Unfortunately for Shandor, the Ghostbusters foiled Gozer's entry and neutralized the god.[1] Early storyboarding for the movie, along with the casting of Paul Reubens as Gozer, indicated that Sumerian god was to take the form of Ivo Shandor, as a thin man in a business suit.[citation needed] This was eventually scrapped due to recasting.
Shandor Building
The apartment building shown in the film was actually 55 Central Park West, an Art deco structure designed by Schwartz & Gross for contractor Edgar Levy.[2] In the film Shandor is said to have started his secret society, which performed rituals on the building's roof, as early as 1920.[1] The building at 55 Central Park West was not built until 1929.[2] Since the movie used the building in 1984 it has been known as the "Ghostbusters Building," though it was portrayed as much taller in the film.[3][1]
Inspiration and influence
It is not known if an individual by this name ever existed[citation needed]. The idea of a psychotic cult springing up around an ancient deity was probably influenced by the writings of horror fiction writer H.P. Lovecraft, who envisioned similar cults built around the Great Old Ones of his Cthulhu mythos. Ironically, an entire episode of The Real Ghostbusters cartoon show--"The Collect Call of Cthulhu"--was dedicated to a mystery surrounding the Cthulhu legend. Ivo Shandor is also referenced in the third issue of the limited comic book series "Spike - Asylum" as the creator of the cursed grounds upon which the Mosaic Supernatural Asylum is built.[citation needed] The character was also used by White Wolf, Inc. in the Vampire: The Masquerade accessory Havens of the Damned (ISBN 1-58846-225-0). In the book Shandor was a vampire and secret architect of the Winchester Mystery House.[citation needed]
See also
Notes
- ^ a b c d e Aykroyd, Dan and Ramis, Harold. Reitman, Ivan, Director. Ghostbusters (Film). New York City: Columbia Pictures., 8 June 1984.
- ^ a b "Gray, Christopher. Streetscapes / 55 Central Park West; The Changing Colors of an Art Deco Landmark," New York Times, 11 July 1999. Retrieved 31 March 2007.
- ^ Gaines, Steven. "One Apartment, 75 Years," New York Magazine, 7 November 2005. Retrieved 31 March 2007.
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