Stranger things 3 Mind map What does Stranger

Stranger things 3

Mind map What does Stranger things have in it to make it a popular TV drama? O O O O O Likeable characters played by actors that people like outside of the TV drama as well. A gripping plot, it has cliff hangers and incorporates mystery to encourage you to keep watching. The time period and setting could be relatable to many people, it is accurately represented as well. Sense of nostalgia, people remember the 80 s and want to watch it. Quite a lot of genres within one series , therefore appeals to many people. Its not an overly complicated plot however within it there are different strands. Various locations Close to an hour episodes. Stock characters- represent specific stereotypes e. g. Nancy is a typical teenage girl High production values

Stranger things characters Who are the major characters in the episode? O Mike , Joyce Byers, Hopper, Eleven , Lucas, Dustin Who are the minor characters in the episode? O Nancy, Steve, Barb, Benny, Mr Clarke, Scientist, Jonathan, Will Who are the integral characters to the plot? O Will, Scientist, Eleven

Stranger things and links to other 1980 s films O O O The Duffer Brothers created Stranger Things as a homage to 1980 s films. Stranger Things pays homage to ET (1982) It uses images of kids on dirt bikes riding through towns and into the wilderness and shows children on a quest. The series also has an extensive usage of flashlights- and flashlight beams- in the darkness. Many shots in Stranger Things mirror that of ET. The Goonies- The idea of a teenage relationship, Boy friendship, character similar to Barbs. Sheriff who doesn’t believe them. Adventure, solving mysteries together. On bikes with flashlights on a quest. Back to the future- Scientist/doctor, trapped in another dimension, Similar costumes to Steve. Close encounters of the third kind- Aliens, outer space encounters, same sound and lighting effects, things moving on their own, government agency , conspiracy, lights went off in the houses. Stand by me- Boy friendships, going on a quest, 80 s clothes and hairstyles, coming of age