Strange Facts About Stranger Things
Let's delve a little deeper into the fantastic world of Mike, Dustin, Will, Lucas, and Eleven—not to mention the countless other beloved characters that populate Stranger Things' fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana.
Stranger Things Facts
1. Déjà Vu?
If the characters, costumes, plot lines, and even the opening credit art of Stranger Things seem a little familiar to you, you’re not alone.
Classic sci-fi auteurs like Steven Spielberg, Stephen King, and John Carpenter were all major sources of inspiration for the two co-creators of Stranger Things, Matt and Ross Duffer.
2. Product Placement
Don't just take our word for it. There are subtle nods to the works that influenced Stranger Things hidden throughout the show: for example, in one scene, a character is seen reading Cujo by Stephen King; meanwhile, Eleven's pink dress and blonde wig give a nod to the disguise ET wears in 1982's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
3. Fake Trailers
Music was a critical part of Stranger Things even before production started. The Duffer brothers wanted to use synth as a backdrop, but were worried it might distract audiences from the complex plot. So to test their hunch, they made a mock trailer for their new show and paired synth music with scenes from classic movies like ET. It worked.
