Black Sabbath Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Only one episode in, but really liking what I'm seeing. Cast and acting seems solid, kids included. Story pulls you in pretty quick and it's got a cool 80s-vibe, especially with the soundtrack score. Recommended by me so far. Anyone else watching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfierose Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I've been looking out for this starting since I read a preview of it. Going to try and check it out in the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen8R Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Me and my girlfriend watched the whole season in two days and we both loved it. A great series with some very heavy Stephen King influence that reminds you of the classics with modern day effects. My one and only complaint was that it could have used a little more blood and gore but great storytelling none the less. A8R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annablue Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I just finished watching it today. Agree on the Stephen King influence, even the type face at the opening credits suggest it. Love the intro music too. I don't know if it ended as solidly as it should have but it was one of the more entertaining shows in a while, the kids were the best part of it. I'll probably be in the IMDB forums for a bit trying to get my head around what I just saw. I love the details they had for the setting of the '80's and how it's set in Indiana (hey Axl/Izzy)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfierose Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Binged watched the entire season in the last couple of days. Such a good show, I was hooked about 10 mins into the first episode. Wish I'd savoured it a bit more, will probably have to wait a year or more for the next season. Loads of cool references/homages in it and I probably didn't even catch them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I'm on episode six tight now. Loving it so far. Not sure I'll be able to finish it tonight, but I'm sure gonna try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-W.A.R- Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 only got 2 episodes left rooting for this ugly dude to GTD from the skinny chick also that little girl is bad ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Stranger Things > E.T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 Just finished it. Great show. Stephen King/Twin Peaks vibe almost. Looking forward to where they go with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H. Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 It's awesome, love these modern throwback horrors (It Follows, The House of the Devil etc) they're always done so well. Horror seems to be finding its stride again as a genre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterNo Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) Great show, fun to watch. Many cool references. I particularly liked Twin Peaks references, like the gate to parallel dimension in the woods, and especially that scene with Will in front of the mirror in the last episode, got me back to Dale Cooper bringing out Bob in the last scene of Twin Peaks season 2 Also, a very silent hill atmosphere http://gph.is/2aqHBM6 Edited August 2, 2016 by MisterNo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H. Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I don't get the Twin Peaks and Steven King comparisons tbh, other than that there is supernatural and government stuff going on. The shots, the execution, the plot, and the various subplots all reek of classic Spielberg to me. Close Encounters, Super 8, Jurassic Park, ET, etc etc. Unlike Spielberg, who usually doesn't dive too deep into terror, the show manages to balance tween adventuring and high brow sci-fi horror without fucking up the tone. The execution of the show is just flawless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appetite4illusions Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I applaud how it has that sentimental 80's feel to it. Not just in the production, but in the way the characters carried themselves and interacted. That was the show's strongest asset. Although I was satisfied by it, I did feel it was sort of underdeveloped in the later episodes. Matthew Modine is a perfect example of this. His Dr. Brenner character never got to do much and we never saw much in the way of his personality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner55 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Wife and I binged it in 3 days and loved it. Great series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F*ck Fear Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 It was alright, hyped way too much though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-W.A.R- Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, F*ck Fear said: It was alright, hyped way too much though. i caught it as it was starting to pick up real steam, so it didn't come off as overhyped to me i thought it was great and im not even into the Sci-fi thing. i like the whole 80's vibe also...im a wannabe 80's baby. Edited August 9, 2016 by -W.A.R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Watched 3 sepia odes last night and love it! Cant wait to finish tonight or to,or row Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spliff Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I avoided this show for a while because some mouth breather told me it's a kids show but goddamn was it fun. Nostalgic as fuck and I wasn't even alive in the early 80s . The kids did a pretty good job acting but they really knocked it out of the park with the soundtrack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackamo! Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Winona Ryder stole the show! So now the show is missing. :| Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Rose Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Have just starting watching this..anyone who was coming of age in the 80's (er, not that I was ) will love this..totally nostalgic as everyone has said..E.T, Stand By Me, Close Encounters, it's all there! And yes, the soundtrack is killer. And I even enjoy just looking at the Stephen King-esque font/typography, whatever you call it, of the title itself. Great show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl owns dexter Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 On 7/22/2016 at 11:52 PM, Allen8R said: Me and my girlfriend watched the whole season in two days and we both loved it. A great series with some very heavy Stephen King influence that reminds you of the classics with modern day effects. My one and only complaint was that it could have used a little more blood and gore but great storytelling none the less. A8R Totally disagree, I love the fact that they held back on the gore and kept the modern horror 'torture porn' aspect out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Rose Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 On 2016-08-22 at 8:01 AM, Oldest Goat said: I enjoyed it, the music, the vibe, the kids did a great job...that ending though? I was like "AAARGH what we've got here is a failure to communicate!"P.S. Fuck E.T. Say what?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Rose Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, Oldest Goat said: E.T. is overrated, sorryyyyyy *facepalms you* No, i'll facepalm YOU my friend! jk..sort of.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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