In this episode of Scene This, Mike Ornelas and Erica McMullen revisit the beloved 1995 classic Casper — the friendly ghost who defined a generation. They dive into their nostalgic memories, unpack the film’s character dynamics, and even imagine what a modern sequel or recast might look like.
The duo also explore how the film holds up today, touching on cultural sensitivity, language, and direction, while sprinkling in plenty of trivia, fun facts, and a few double-feature recommendations for fellow '90s movie fans.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Context of Casper
03:42 Does This Still Slap?
06:54 Unnecessary Sequel
09:43 No Fly Zone
12:35 Twist Ending Ideas
13:34 Hot Takes
17:11 Best Prop/Clothing to Steal
18:24 Recasting
20:08 Double Feature Recommendations
24:59 Nitpicks
31:36 This Movie Needs a Latin
34:38 Most Underrated Character
36:08 Oh Shit Moment
36:59 Emotional Moments in Casper
38:37 Best Dressed
40:28 Directorial Vision for a New Casper
44:46 And The Oscar Goes To...
47:21 IMDb Trivia
56:06 Wrap Up