Another monster is hidden behind the big villain of the 4th season. A famous killer, with evenly burned skin and even more horrifying eyes. The creators of Stranger Things, Matt and Ross, never hid their passion for the classics of the eighties. This influence even praises their activities. For season 4, they addressed a very specific film: Wes Craven’s Night Clutches.
Released in 1984 – two years before the events of Season 4 – this horrific journey was inspired by one of the biggest movie buffs, Freddie Krueger. Wearing striped sweaters, hats and gloves armed with steel blades, he enters into teenagers ’nightmares to better kill them. No sleep becomes the only rule of survival.
This character, invented by Wes Craven himself, instantly entered popular culture. Success Night claws Launches Tireless Franchise: 7 sequels, remake in 2010, TV series, comic book series … The list goes on. If the quality of the projects differs, between the best – the third part and the worst – the sixth – the very first opus continues to terrorize and seduce the viewer.
Robert Englund is Freddie Krueger in Wes Craven’s “Night Clutches.”
Among the memorable elements are a dizzying musical theme, genius nightmare sections, Johnny Depp signing his first appearance in a movie, but above all, a special performer, Robert Englund. Under a centimeter of makeup the actress lets go and oscillates between burlesque and total madness. Freddie Krueger is a terrible psychopath, but also terribly funny.
For the 4th season Stranger ThingsThe American star plays a completely different role, the role of Victor Creeley, a man locked in a shelter and accused of killing part of his family. Respect for his first appearance on screen has been taken to the extreme: a nail sitting on a table in a cell is biting the nails. The sound, similar to that of steel blades, immediately refers to the burnt killer glove.
Vecna has a lot in common with Freddie.
However the comparison stops here. This is a completely different figure that echoes Wes Craven’s film: Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower). The monster also meets upright in the minds of teenagers to fill its hunting board. His long fingers are reminiscent of Freddie Krueger’s claws.
Several scenes from the 4th season depict a horror movie and do so from the first episode. When Chris Cunningham (Grace Van Dien) is killed by Vekna, his body spins, as does Tina (Amanda Weiss), the first victim. Night claws. Witness to the incident, Eddie (Joseph Quinn) becomes a murder suspect, just as Tina’s boyfriend is wanted by police.
Yes, Freddie Krueger himself will appear in Season 4 of “Stranger Things” (Episode 5).
Another blink of an eye, the character played by Natalia Dyer has the same name as the heroine of Wes Craven’s film, Nancy. Bogma is even mentioned in the TV series Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo). This is no longer a matter of chance. If no Stranger Things Allowing a whole new generation to get acquainted with Kate Bush’s music, there is no doubt that the adventures of Freddie Krueger will appeal to thrill-seeking young audiences. Thrill is guaranteed.
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