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Banshee[2] is a screaming old ghost who steals people's youth and is the antithesis of her sister, Siren.

History[]

According to Irish folklore, the Glostic Sisters were a pair of wandering spirits. One was a Banshee, the other a Siren. Banshee requires the youth of mortals to sustain her strength. Siren is the only one who can provide it.[3] Together they eluded detection throughout the centuries until the 20th century.[4][5] In 1997, Banshee was heard at the Metropolitan Opera House and fought the Extreme Ghostbusters. She managed to escape but was aged by direct hits from the Proton Streams. In Central Park, she met up with Siren and was partially rejuvenated. Hungry for more, Banshee forced Siren to seek out a larger source of youth to take from.

Meanwhile, at the Firehouse, a Subharmonic Acoustic Scanner was rigged to trace Banshee's isolated vocal frequency. The Ghostbusters traced Banshee to a Syren concert, not realizing the connection yet. Due to a limit in funds, only Roland Jackson entered the concert. Banshee caught sight of him and tried to flee the scene only to be sighted by Garrett Miller. After a deadly rooftop battle, Garrett managed to trap the Banshee and she was placed into the Containment Unit.

While the Ghostbusters gathered to equip themselves with special earmuffs, Roland freed the Donkey ghost, Gas ghost, and the Banshee. He was still under Siren's hypnosis and believed she and Banshee belonged together. After Banshee was rejuvenated again, she demanded more youth and took Siren to the Harvey Finkel High School, where a basketball game between the Rams and Trojans were taking place. Invigorated by the youth, Banshee overpowered the Ghostbusters but Kylie Griffin was able to reason with Siren. Siren took back the youth and rapidly aged Banshee into a hag. She then willingly went into a trap and released her hold on all victims. Banshee then tried to attack Roland but the other Ghostbusters re-trapped her.

After being returned into the Containment Unit, Banshee bergruginly submitted to the authority of Surt. Because Siren was hesitant in following his orders, Surt would often "punish" both sisters for their disobedience.[6] When Slimer got himself trapped in the Containment Unit during the Fenris bust, Banshee reintroduced herself to Slimer before letting out a scream that caused him to "melt". When Surt discovered Eduardo Rivera's presence, he ordered Siren to place a spell on Slimer. Though she was hesitant at first, Siren complied when Banshee reminded her of their punishments.

When the Eddie Ghost attacked Surt's domain due to having a Proton Pack strapped to him using vines, Banshee was among the ghosts who pursued the interloper.[7] When Surt's plan to have Slimer betray Eduardo so he could escape failed, Banshee was present when Slimer compromised Eduardo and was released from Siren's spell before retreating under Surt's orders.[8][9]

Description[]

Banshee is a raven-haired old woman dressed in black shrouds. She can transform into a more ugly-looking being.

Personality[]

Banshee is often mean, nasty, and careless about anyone other than her sister. However, she does fear Surt for his "punishments".

Classification[]

Egon Spengler states a Banshee is an Audio-Sonic Non-Vaporous Free Floating Apparition.[10]

Trivia[]

  • She isn't the only Banshee as the original Ghostbusters had a Banshee to deal with which makes it a type of creature that is either solitary or part of a pair.
  • In "Slimer's Sacrifice", Banshee acts like she has met Slimer in the past despite the two not interacting with each other during "Sonic Youth".[11]

Appearances[]

Extreme Ghostbusters

See Also[]

References[]

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  2. Kylie Griffin (1997). Extreme Ghostbusters- Sonic Youth (1997) (DVD ts. 03:56-03:59). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Kylie says: "For your information, that screaming chick was a Banshee."
  3. Egon Spengler (1997). Extreme Ghostbusters- Sonic Youth (1997) (DVD ts. 09:35-09:44, 10:07-10:13). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Egon says: "I'm guessing you didn't make it to my chapter on the Glostic Sisters. According to Irish folklore, they were a pair of wondering spirits. One was a Banshee. The other, a Siren...Banshee requires the youth of mortals to sustain her strength. Her sister is the only one who can provide it."
  4. Syren (1997). Extreme Ghostbusters- Sonic Youth (1997) (DVD ts. 02:54-02:57). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Syren says: "We've eluded detection all these years."
  5. Banshee (1997). Extreme Ghostbusters- Sonic Youth (1997) (DVD ts. 03:33-03:36). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Banshee says: "I've taken us this far through the centuries."
  6. Banshee (1997). Extreme Ghostbusters- Slimer's Sacrifice (1997) (DVD ts. 14:27-14:33). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Banshee says: "Just do as he says. Do you want us to be punished again?"
  7. Surt (1997). Extreme Ghostbusters- Slimer's Sacrifice (1997) (DVD ts. 15:17-15:20). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Surt says: "His weapons are useless here. Destroy him."
  8. Surt (1997). Extreme Ghostbusters- Slimer's Sacrifice (1997) (DVD ts. 18:13-18:15). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Surt says: "Remove the spell."
  9. Surt (1997). Extreme Ghostbusters- Slimer's Sacrifice (1997) (DVD ts. 18:47-18:55). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Surt says: "Come, my legions. It would appear the opportunity to leave this realm has temporarily eluded us."
  10. Egon Spengler (1997). Extreme Ghostbusters- Sonic Youth (1997) (DVD ts. 04:00-04:04, 10:07-10:13). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Egon says: "An Audio-Sonic Non-Vaporous Free Floating Apparition to be precise."
  11. Banshee (1997). Extreme Ghostbusters- Slimer's Sacrifice (1997) (DVD ts. 13:56-13:58). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Banshee says: "Remember me?"

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