The Duffer brothers respond to the criticisms of Stranger Things-E!online

The Duffer brothers admit it Stranger Things They refer to many popular 80’s movies, but they don’t think that’s why the Netflix series is so popular.

“If the show worked just for nostalgia, you feel about bringing back that particular music or referencing the moment in your favorite movie.” Matt Duffer Said New York Times“Yes, it won’t work for a 10 year old kid.”

Ross Duffer They said they pay homage to the iconic film, but added that “understanding how to convey it is more important.” this Tell the story and it well. “

The Duffer brothers have been criticized for being an excessive derivative of filmmakers such as: Steven SpielbergWith New York Times He described his early criticisms of the show as “just karaoke in the 80’s.”The article mentions one of Stranger Things‘The biggest critic, slate Writer Willa PaskinThe series wrote, “I misunderstand an important element of Spielberg’s work.”

Duffer brothers mentor M. Night Shyamalan I also think there is a way for the brothers to say, “I think their style will continue to evolve.”