In this clip from the first episode of Netflix’s Stranger Things (2016), one of the main characters is chased through the dark by an unseen creature. Watch the video and then answer the discussion questions below. “Submit” your response to each question.

Discussion Questions

Question 1

Question 1: Based on what you’ve seen in this clip, what elements or characteristics of this show do you think may have contributed to its popularity with binge-watchers? For example, does the show’s emphasis on suspense make for more “binge-friendly” programming?

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Question 2

Question 2: How do certain production decisions (e.g., lighting choices; the balance of music, sound effects, and dialogue; the angle and speed of the camera shots) help to convey an atmosphere of fear and foreboding? How do these decisions ultimately influence the viewing experience?

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