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 costume and design

In the first eight minutes of Stranger Things, the costumes was like 1983 by using , layered clothing. The terrifying opening scene shows a scientist in long, bulky white hazmat suit that makes it look aumenus. The focus then shifts to the basement, where the four main boys wear realistic, everyday outfits like striped polo shirts, puffy jackets, and plaid flannel layers. Will Byers specifically wears a practical, slightly faded puffer vest that shoes there status is not very high        `a background. When the boys ride their bikes into the cold night, their thick, colourful autumn jackets make them stand out against the dark, creepy woods. Costume designer Kimberly Adams purposefully avoided flashy styles to make this small Indiana town feel completely real and lived-in.

setting and proms

the settings and props create a creepy, vintage world from 1983. The show opens in the cold, industrial hallway of Hawkins National Laboratory, where a flashing alarm light and a heavy metal elevator door act as props to show that a monster has broken loose. The scene then switches to a cozy, wood-panelled suburban basement filled with retro 1980s toys, a record player, and a movie poster for The Thing hanging on the wall. The main props are the Dungeons & Dragons game board, tiny plastic monster figurines, and twenty-sided dice that the boys use to battle a mythical villain. When the game ends, the kids carry heavy walkie-talkies and ride off on vintage Schwinn-style bicycles equipped with bright, clicking headlamps. 

lighting 

The show begins in the dark, shadowy hallways of the laboratory, lit only by harsh, cold blue and fluorescent lights

and a flashing red emergency alarm that signals danger. The scene then cuts to Mike’s basement, which is filled with soft, warm yellow and amber light from ordinary household lamps, making the boys' game night feel safe and cozy. This warmth is quickly ruined when the basement lights flicker, a visual warning that something bad is coming. When the kids ride their bikes home, the lighting changes to pitch-black night, where the only brightness comes from their weak