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OneLiner — September 9, 2026

Three movie quotes from this date. Featuring The Book of Life (2014), Ghostbusters (1984), A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984).

Matinee

Write your own story.

Answer: The Book of Life ()

The narrator to the museum children. Jorge R. Gutiérrez's 2014 Day of the Dead–themed animated feature. Guillermo del Toro produced. The film's papercraft-inspired character design has been widely imitated.

Primetime

He slimed me.

Answer: Ghostbusters ()

Bill Murray's Peter Venkman after his first ghost encounter. Ivan Reitman's 1984 film was one of the highest-grossing comedies of its decade. Written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis.

Midnight

Whatever you do, don't fall asleep.

Answer: A Nightmare on Elm Street ()

Nancy's warning that anchors the film's premise. Wes Craven's 1984 original launched Freddy Krueger — Robert Englund — as horror's most enduring villain. Johnny Depp's screen debut as the boyfriend.

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