Top 9 World’s Most Famous Ghosts (2 of 5)

Slimer from Ghostbusters

Neon green, always hungry, and unapologetically gross, Slimer slimed his way into pop culture with the 1984 Ghostbusters film. Originally nicknamed “Onionhead” and loosely inspired by John Belushi’s Animal House character, he became so popular that he joined the team in the cartoon The Real Ghostbusters. Between his earth-shattering burps, unhealthy appetite, and green goo, Slimer proved that some ghosts don’t haunt because they’re too busy eating everything in their vicinity.

Bloody Mary

For generations of schoolkids, “Bloody Mary” was the ultimate bathroom dare: lights off, face in the mirror, say her name three times and risk summoning the ghost of a woman who murdered her children. Folklorists say the ritual helps teens test courage, impress peers, and cope with supernatural fears. Most run screaming before the third repetition. The story inspired the classic horror movie Candyman, where the summoning rules are even more dangerous.