Steve Johnson Created Movie Icons Like Slimer in ’Ghostbusters’ Before Flaming Out on Drugs. A New Doc Traces His Art and Recovery

Special effects artist Steve Johnson, creator of Slimer in Ghostbusters and numerous other iconic film creatures, is the subject of a new documentary from director Nick Taylor. Per Variety, the film explores Johnson's groundbreaking practical effects work alongside his battle with addiction and subsequent recovery, tracing both the artistry and the personal struggle behind his legendary creations.

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