The popular Netflix series “Stranger Things” is a work of fiction, but it draws inspiration from real-life events and incorporates elements of true stories. The show’s creators, the Duffer Brothers, have acknowledged that they were influenced by various sources, including government experiments, conspiracy theories, and urban legends.
One of the most notable real-life events that inspired “Stranger Things” is the Montauk Project, a purported secret government program that allegedly conducted experiments on children in the 1970s. The show’s creators have said that they were fascinated by the Montauk Project and its potential connection to unexplained phenomena. Another real-life event that influenced the show is the disappearance of Barbara Mackle in 1968. Barbara’s mysterious disappearance and the subsequent investigation by her family and friends bear striking similarities to the events depicted in “Stranger Things.” The show’s creators have also cited the work of author Stephen King as an influence, particularly his novel “IT,” which features a group of children who battle a supernatural entity.
