Netflix has released a new set of posters for their hit seriesStranger Thingsand they pay homage to Wes Craven’sA Nightmare on Elm Streetand Rob Reiner’sStand by Me. It makes perfect sense for these tribute posters to be released as the hit show draws heavily from both of theclassic 80s moviesin a way that still feels unique and fresh. In addition, the score, which was written on synthesizer, is also a throwback of sorts and is more than a little reminiscent of the soundtrack work of John Carpenter.
The posters, fromStranger Things Twitter, are promotingStranger Things Season 2and the newest poster to be shared is theNightmare on Elm Streetmashup that takes full advantage of sharing the main character name of Nancy. TheStranger Thingscaption on the poster reads: “If Nancy Doesn’t Kill The Demogorgon, It’s Coming For You Next,” which is a play on the originalElm Streetposter. They even get the fonts to look pretty similar along with a Demogorgon hand reaching out for Nancy’s head instead of Freddy Krueger’s iconic glove. It does a perfect job matching the vibe of the original poster.
Next up is theStand by Memashup that is almost too perfect. Not only is the poster perfect becauseStand by Meis one of the biggest influence on the Duffer Brothers’Stranger Things, but also because it looks spot on.The Duffer Brothersused the script for the Rob Reiner movie when casting the roles of the show without having their own material really fleshed out. As another tribute, the 4th episode of the first season is called The Body, which is a nod to the name of the Stephen King novel that the movie is based off of.
Stranger Thingsends the first season in a very similar way to howA Nightmare on Elm Streetends when Jonathon and Nancy lure theDemogorgoninto the house with booby-traps and then set the house on fire. Sound familiar? The Demogorgon is even able to stretch the wall just like Freddy Krueger in episode 2 of the first season, which is titledThe Weirdo on Maple Street. Nancy’s name even comes from the legendary horror movie.Stand by Mereferences on the other hand, are less subtle in the show. The young actors inStranger Thingseven look similar to their counterparts inStand by Meand some of the shots are very similar and the story even parallels each other. There’s bullies and switchblades, journeys on train tracks, and searching for someone or thing that is missing.
Stranger ThingsSeason 2 is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix on October 27th, 2017. The new Season takes place onHalloween of 1984, one year after the events of the first season and the Duffer Brothers along with the cast have promised an even scarier trip this time around, which is quite the claim. The wait is almost over, but in the meantime, check out the awesomeStranger ThingsSeason 2 tribute posters below.
