![]() So yes, while Super 8 (which Spielberg himself produced for J.J. The Duffer Brothers have named Spielberg, Carpenter and Stephen King as primary influences and it shows in the final product. The great opening credits make this clear with their very John Carpenter-style music and vibe, and what follows is often scary – even getting into outright horror movie material, complete with some gore and at least one unfortunate victim. This is a true mash-up of 80s influences. However, Stranger Things isn’t only going for the awe and the earned sentiment of Spielberg. (plus some of the Spielberg-produced The Goonies). ![]() The depiction of these young kids and the way they speak, interact and, yep, ride bikes together, feels incredibly Spielbergian – quickly evoking the vibe of the domestic/"kids on an amazing adventure" scenes of E.T. From the moment Stranger Things begins, you can feel the influences that have guided series creators Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer (Wayward Pines). ![]()
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