​Ghostbusters may be poised to become a blockbuster hit around the world, but audiences in China are likely to miss out on seeing the film.

Contrary to the film's iconic title song lyric – "I ain't 'fraid of no ghost" – the Chinese authorities still have certain superstitions related to ghosts and supernatural themes.

Those cultural taboos may cost the film a lucrative release in the Chinese market, the second biggest film market in the world.