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Netflix: Stranger Things - Slamz - 07-27-2016
It's Goonies meets Hellraiser. It's very short, only 8 episodes, but very well done.
I wasn't initially interested because their advertising just showed some kids on bikes but at someone else's recommendation I tried it out. Episode 1 is great and amazingly every other episode is just as good. Maybe the advantage of a short series is that they don't feel the need for a lot of bullshit filler.
The whole thing has a very 80s vibe to it. I'm pretty sure the target audience is "anyone who grew up in the 80s and liked 80s horror".
Kid-safety: if you would let your kid watch Poltergeist or The Shining, then it's fine. I'd put this show as pretty much in that area. Not a lot of gore but a lot of horror-suspense and weird shit. Not a comedy.
Re: Netflix: Stranger Things - Grieve - 08-17-2016
I agree, this is a terrific show - my favorite this year. The 80s stuff (music, references, D&D) is pitch perfect, but it would be a great show regardless. Watching it with my 13-year old - despite being terrified at times, she's hooked too.
Re: Netflix: Stranger Things - Zirak - 08-18-2016
Just finished watching it last night - was a fun show. I'm looking forward to another season of it.
Re: Netflix: Stranger Things - Crice - 08-18-2016
yep, I enjoy this as well. I am looking forward to more about the mysterious facility.
Re: Netflix: Stranger Things - Donions - 08-27-2016
Winona Ryder is absolutely fantastic in it.
Re: Netflix: Stranger Things - Riz - 09-06-2016
Hands down the best show of the year. Of course, they had me at the first scene with the D&D game. I WAS THOSE KIDS in 83.
Re: Netflix: Stranger Things - Rallick - 09-16-2016
Riz Wrote:Hands down the best show of the year. Of course, they had me at the first scene with the D&D game. I WAS THOSE KIDS in 83.
Are you not still that kid?