It is entirely possible that Stranger Things made an impact precisely because it was a long form story, and because it could be digested by anyone with a Netflix account, a viewing screen, and a chair. I'm a weirdo that loved Super 8, but I felt as though Stranger Things was oppressively staid and cliched.

Outre le travail de Kyle Dixon et Michael Stein, la série contient de nombreuses chansons, principalement datées des années 1980[53] : D'après Symphony Advanced Media (SymphonyAM)[55], Stranger Things a été vue par 8,2 millions de personnes durant les seize premiers jours de sa diffusion[55],[56], ce qui en fait, en août 2016, l'une des séries originales de Netflix les plus populaires de l'histoire du diffuseur[56] : la troisième après Fuller House 20 Years (La Fête à la maison : 20 ans après) et Orange Is the New Black (L'Orange lui va si bien)[55] ; et, en considérant Fuller House 20 Years comme une suite de Full House (La Fête à la maison), pour la première saison d'une série[56]. However, if you're looking for the 80s horror vibe with a great soundtrack and very clean cinematic style, definitely watch It Follows. Composée de neuf épisodes, elle a été mise en ligne le 27 octobre 2017[46]. À la suite du confinement total lié au COVID-19, le tournage est officiellement repoussé jusqu'à la fin de la crise[réf.

After the very first scene of Stranger Things it immediately reminded me of Super 8. The Guardian classe Stranger Things 3e meilleure série de l'année 2016[60].


This short-lived drama series by Judd Apatow came out in 1999 and was set in 1980, so it's a lot more like Stranger Things than you might expect.

To OP, I suggest they watch it and decide for themselves. L'univers de la série a été « annexé » par le célèbre jeu de rôle Donjons et Dragons, qui a édité un supplément de décor de campagne permettant de rejouer l'aventure mise en scène dans la première saison de la série[79]. Pierre Sérisier du Monde souligne « un divertissement de qualité : une histoire simplissime qui se suit sans effort, provoque à la fois la peur, le rire et l’émotion, en offrant en bonus de multiples niveaux de lecture »[67] et Pierre Langlais de Télérama assure que « l'intrigue, mystérieuse mais claire et efficace, fonctionne parfaitement à défaut d'être originale. You’re better off with the first Stranger Things than the “next” Stranger Things. As identified above, both texts situate themselves firmly within the context of the Cold War. Change ), Great American Novels of the 21st Century, Welcome to the World: 21 Books to Start Baby’s Library, 65 Banned or Challenged Books that Shaped America, 40 Classic Books You Should Have Read in School, 100 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels to Geek Out Over, 50 Greatest Love Stories Ever Told (in a book), 30 Books That Are Better the Second Time Around, Top 40 Horror Books to Scare Your Pants Off, How to Enter the #BannedBook Daily Giveaway, HPB Presents: Featured Collectibles Auction. etc. It was very good and I loved it. (1982) - Multiple references to this in the show.

Fantasy too. "I feel like “Stranger Things” is so much more than the trappings of ’80s nostalgia which is only a small part of what makes the show great.". The kids playing DnD, Mike introducing 11 to his Star Wars figurines, Mike hiding 11 in the closet when his mom comes upstairs, the "bad men" who are after them, 11 rescuing them on the bike, and probably more... Poltergeist (1982) - little girl goes missing but is really trapped in an alternate dimension and communicates through the television in her home, like Will and the walkie talkies, The Thing (1982) - poster in Mike's basement, The Thing is similar to the Demogorgon, The Goonies (1985) - classic 80s adventure/fantasy flick featuring a group of childhood friends, Pretty in Pink (1986) - the Steve/Nancy/Jonathan love triangle was plucked straight out of this movie, Looper (2012) - 11 is very similar to The Rainmaker in Looper. Biggest similarity I saw was the character wrapped up in webbing waiting to be eaten who then gets rescued.

The credit scenes where they show the home movie they were shooting was perfect in every detail. La série se déroulant dans les années 1980, il s'agit d'un jeu rétro en pixel art avec une reprise de la bande-son en 8 bits[76]. It’s hard not to compare Stranger Things and Super 8. I'm curious as to what everyone's opinions are on both Stranger Things and Super 8. Dans un décor inspiré de la série, il reçoit les acteurs et créateurs de la série. But there’s a respect for monsters – real and imaginary – here that’s a trademark of great horror. Composée de neuf épisodes[48], elle sera mise en ligne dans le courant de l'année 2021[25]. It ripped off beloved properties instead of remaking or rebooting them.

It is entirely possible that Stranger Things made an impact precisely because it was a … George Lucas created Star Wars because he couldn’t get the rights to Flash Gordon. I just finished Stranger Things last night, and I loved it. Um, no. I finally watched the (exceptionally successful) show over the last week, an episode or two per night.
Au fur et à mesure que le joueur retrouve les enfants, il peut agrandir son équipe et les contrôler, lesquels disposent de caractéristiques uniques pour les phases de combat[78]. For the record, Stranger Things is a lot better than Super 8, but I digress. And just like Eleven, her powers are steadily growing to the point where no one – possibly not even herself – can control them. and its story will inspire “original” fandom.

"So that was a goal with it. I have some quibbles with this adaptation, namely because Frank Darabont (who also directed The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile) removes all the ambiguity from the original story. In several interviews, the Duffer brothers cite the iconic director of '80s movies like They Live and Halloween as a direct influence on Stranger Things. The film’s poster is on prominent display in the basement where the kids play Dungeons & Dragons. I disagree, I think it might be better than stranger things, but either way, you should watch it. Nothing is going to scratch that itch the way you want it to.

It’s the difference between a spoof where you laugh even if you don’t get the reference and one that bases its entire comedic portfolio in “Hey, it’s that one scene from that movie you liked!” It has been tempting of late to use the show, and the social media madness it has created, as a kind of stick with which to beat mainstream Hollywood over the head for a mediocre summer movie season. Both Super 8 and Stranger Things engage with some interesting wider issues. I think that recently with the release of Stranger Things, people have been hating on Super 8 wayyy more than it deserves. I’ve lost a little affection for The Goonies as an adult, but it’s still very, very charming.

( Log Out /  As great as Stranger Things is, I don’t think it would have its staying power without Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven.