“Stranger Things” is a nostalgia-packed sci-fi series that takes influence from ’80s slashers and coming-of-age classics, but the show also draws inspiration from an unexpected source —creators the Duffer Brothers have also cited some cult favorite horror animes as creative references for their hit Netflix series.
As “Stranger Things” enters its fourth season and continues to evolve, these influences become more apparent than ever.As an anime fan, “Stranger Things” reminded me of “Elfin Lied” right off the bat.
The main character, Eleven, bears a striking resemblance to the anime’s main character Lucy.
The two have an incredibly similar origin story…The post How Stranger Things Season 4 Was Influenced By The Rise Of Horror Anime appeared first on /Film.
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