'Stranger Things' trivia and fun facts

Shares many similarities with J.J Abrams film "Super 8" which was also created and heavily inspired as a throwback to 1980s film, writing and themes - especially the influence of Steven Spielberg

Matthew Modine stated in an interview that the character of Dr. Brenner was written as wearing a plaid shirt and jeans. Instead, Modine worked closely with the Duffer brothers to craft the character's look, and patterned his hair after Robert Shaw in "The Battle of the Bulge" and a pristine suit after Cary Grant's wardrobe in "North by Northwest".

The character of Holly Wheeler (Mike's baby sister) is played by identical twin sisters.

The series's logo resembles the font used on the covers for the original 1980s editions of Stephen King novels, notably Cujo and Christine.

Millie Bobby Brown had to shave most of her hair off for the show. As can be expected of any 11 year old girl, it was a terrifying prospect. The Duffers showed her how cool Charlize Theron looked in 'Mad Max: Fury Road', after which Millie agreed to it.

Holly Wheeler's moments on-screen were unscripted. When she slouches at the dinner table and in another scene replies, "Yes!" were ad-libbed.

The bicycles the boys ride were retro fitted with parts to appear correct for the time in 1983. Small front chainrings and geometry for those bikes weren't around for at least another 10 years.