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Inside The Actual Pitch Deck The Duffers Used To Sell Stranger Things To Hollywood
Explore the original pitch deck that launched Stranger Things, conceived by Matt and Ross Duffer. This 23-page document, ...
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Why Stranger Things Is Not 22 Episodes Per Season Long
Discover the creative genius behind Stranger Things as we explore why the Duffer Brothers opted for a bold eight-episode ...
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"An Addictive Homage To Spielberg Films" - What Critics Said About Stranger Things Season 1
Stranger Things Season 1, created by the Duffer Brothers, launched a global television phenomenon by perfectly blending ...
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What Is Project MKUltra? The Government Experiment Featured In Stranger Things
Dive into the chilling depths of Project MKUltra, the real-life CIA operation that inspired some of the most haunting el ...
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Stranger Things May Be Set In The 1980s, But It’s Not About The 1980s
While Stranger Things dazzles with its vivid 1980s aesthetic, the show’s true power lies in exploring universal themes l ...
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Copyright Lawsuit Filed Against Stranger Things' Duffer Brothers
The legal battle involving Matt and Ross Duffer, creators of Stranger Things, and filmmaker Charlie Kessler offers a rar ...
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Stranger Things Filming Locations: Where Was Stranger Things Season 1 Filmed?
Explore the filming locations of Stranger Things Season 1, from Atlanta’s Georgia Mental Health Institute to Jackson, Ge ...
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What Is The Stranger Things Font Used In The Title Sequence?
Dive into the captivating world behind the iconic Stranger Things title sequence! Discover how the distinctive ITC Bengu ...
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How the Duffer Brothers’ Early Films Led to Stranger Things
The success of Stranger Things owes much to the formative filmmaking years of the Duffer Brothers, Matt and Ross Duffer, ...
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Stranger Things Was Originally Set In (And Called) Montauk
Before Hawkins, there was Montauk. Long before Stranger Things became Netflix’s crown jewel of supernatural nostalgia, M ...
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Lighting Candles And Eggy Pizza: The Odd Original Titles On The Stranger Things Soundtrack
The Stranger Things soundtrack has become legendary, shaping the series’ nostalgic 1980s tone while enhancing the eerie, ...
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Without 'Jaws' Stranger Things Would Have Never Existed
Dive into the hidden connections between Netflix's beloved series Stranger Things and the iconic film Jaws. Discover how ...
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How Michael Stein And Kyle Dixon Shaped Stranger Things’ Musical Identity
The musical identity of Stranger Things is inseparable from the haunting synth sounds of Michael Stein and Kyle Dixon of ...
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Stranger Things Casting Director Carmen Cuba On Putting Together The Perfect Ensemble
Stranger Things casting director Carmen Cuba played a pivotal role in shaping the iconic ensemble of child and adult act ...
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The Duffer Brothers Expanded 'Prisoners' (2013) Into The World Of Stranger Things
The Duffer Brothers’ inspiration for Stranger Things didn’t come from the usual sci-fi suspects but from the haunting mo ...
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How Stranger Things Blended Synth Originals And 1980s Hits to Define Its Sound
Stranger Things has redefined the role of music in television, blending original synth compositions by Michael Stein and ...
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These Are the Movies That Scared Stranger Things' Matt And Ross Duffer As Kids
Dive into the chilling origins of Stranger Things as creators Matt and Ross Duffer reveal the movies that haunted their ...
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Winona Ryder Wanted To Make Stranger Things' Joyce Byers "Flawed"
Winona Ryder wanted to transform Stranger Things' Joyce Byers into a relatable, flawed character. Discover how Ryd ...
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The Clash's 'Should I Stay Or Should I Go' Was The Perfect Stranger Things Anthem
Explore why The Clash’s "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" became the definitive anthem of Netflix’s Stranger Things, encaps ...
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Sadie Sink Pretended She Could Rollerblade For Her Stranger Things Role
Discover how Sadie Sink pretended to rollerblade to land her role as Max Mayfield in Stranger Things, reshaping Hawkins' ...
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Stranger Things Wouldn't Have Been The Same Without Winona Ryder As Joyce Byers
Stranger Things would never have become the global phenomenon it is without the heart, hysteria, and humanity that Winon ...
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Stranger Things Props Team Had $220,000 To Source 1980s Items On eBay
As Stranger Things gears up for its fifth season in November 2025, the show’s dedication to authentic 1980s nostalgia ha ...
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Stranger Things Season 1 Death Sparks #JusticeForBarb Campaign
As anticipation builds for Stranger Things Season 5, the legacy of Barb Holland continues to resonate with fans around t ...
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Shannon Purser's Barb Was The Unexpected Star Of Stranger Things Season 1
Explore how Shannon Purser’s Barb became an unexpected star of Stranger Things Season 1, inspiring the viral hashtag #Ju ...
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Stranger Things Wouldn't Have Been Written Without M. Night Shyamalan
As Stranger Things 5 prepares to drop this November, it’s time to trace the show’s eerie roots back to one of modern cin ...
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Everything You Need To Know About Stranger Things' Original Pitch
Explore the fascinating origins of Stranger Things, originally pitched as a limited series by the Duffer Brothers. Learn ...
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Why Stranger Things Location Was Changed From Long Island To Indiana
Discover the intriguing reasons behind the shift of Stranger Things from the conspiracy-laden shores of Montauk, New Yor ...
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Post Production Of Stranger Things 1 Was Completed Just A Week Before Netflix Release
The post-production of Stranger Things Season 1 wrapped just a week before its Netflix debut, revealing the behind-the-s ...
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An Anamatronic Demogorgon Exists From Stranger Things Season 1
When Stranger Things first hit Netflix in 2016, its monsters became instant legends — none more so than the terrifying, ...
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The Duffer Brothers Played Classic 1980s Movie Clips In Stranger Things Pitch
As fans count down to Stranger Things Season 5 this November, it’s worth rewinding to the extraordinary story of how the ...
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The Wild Reasons Cable Networks Did Not Want To Produce Stranger Things
The story of Stranger Things is now a cornerstone of contemporary pop culture, but its road to success was anything but ...
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Cable Networks Urged Duffer Brothers To Drop The Children From Stranger Things
Stranger Things nearly never happened the way we know it. In the early 2010s, the Duffer Brothers faced industry pushbac ...
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