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Where is Hawkins Indiana in real life?

The small town, which is full of mystery and intrigue, is considered to be one of television's most memorable TV towns, according to Yardbarker. Still, fans who might decide to road trip to the real-life Hawkins might be disappointed — the town itself is fictional, a fabrication of the creators of Stranger Things.

Is the upside down a real thing?

The Upside Down is a physical space that exists as almost an exact replica of the real Hawkins, Indiana. Unlike the real Hawkins, the Upside Down is cold and dark, and nobody inhabits it except the monster and Will. There are portals (as explained by the science teacher, Mr.

Will Byers missing date?

On the night of November 6th, 1983, Will was abducted by the Demogorgon and taken into an alternate dimension dubbed the Upside Down. For a week, Will evaded the creature while his family and friends desperately searched for him.

Is Stranger Things based on true story?

So, although the story was loosely based on some true events, the overall story is fiction. That doesn't take anything away from the series, as it is an outstanding sci-fi series that takes the viewer on a wild ride of a story.

Where was Stranger Things 3 filmed?

Jackson, Georgia remained as primary filming area for scenes in Hawkins' downtown area. The South Bend Pool in Atlanta served as the Hawkins community pool. The major setpiece of the season, Starcourt Mall, was filmed at a re-dressed Gwinnett Place Mall near Duluth, Georgia.

Is Hawkins Middle School real?

Hawkins Middle / High School

But neither school actually exists. Instead, the show's producers flipped what was formerly known as Patrick Henry High School located in Stockbridge, Georgia, and made it work for them.

Where in Indiana was Stranger Things filmed?

Netflix's hit original series, Stranger Things, is set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana. However, the show isn't filmed in the Hoosier state. (That's just one of the fun facts connecting the show to the state.

What high school was Stranger Things filmed at?

Scott Parsons shared photos of the exterior of the show's fictional Hawkins High School with 11Alive's The A-Scene Facebook group. “Stranger Things 4 set at the Patrick Henry High School in Stockbridge. Lee St. is set to close,” Parsons wrote.

Where was Hawkins Indiana filmed?

Despite the series taking place in Hawkins, Indiana, (and by the looks of the season four trailer, partially in Russia), the show is actually shot in Georgia. Production began scouting in areas of Georgia before they settled on the towns of Jackson and Atlanta.

Is demogorgon real?

No. The Demogorgon, also known as the Monster, is a predatory humanoid creature that originated from the parallel dimension known as the Upside Down. It is a fictional character in TV series Stranger Things.

How did Eleven get her powers?

Jane "El" Hopper (born Jane Ives), better known as Eleven, is one of the main protagonists of Stranger Things. ... Eleven was kidnapped and raised in Hawkins National Laboratory, where she was experimented on for her inherited psychokinetic abilities.

Is Stranger Things based on Dungeons and Dragons?

Stranger Things owes so much to the D&D franchise, it's a wonder that it's taken this long for a proper crossover. Not only did the game literally kick off the show's first episode, it also helped to form the arc of the entire first season and provide cultural touchstones for its bizarre monsters.

Who is Will Byers boyfriend?

Wyatt Oleff to play Will Byers' Boyfriend in Stranger Things Season 4.

How old is Will Byers in Season 3?

Character's age: Shown in the Season 2 episode "The Mind Flayer," Will was born on March 22, 1971, making him 12 in Season 1, 13 in Season 2, and 14 in Season 3.

How did Will Byers disappear?

As the creature breaks in through his front door, Will runs and hides in a shed in the backyard of his house. He shakily loads a gun to fend off whatever is coming for him. The shed's dangling light bulb begins to flicker; a strange, guttural growl is heard, and Will vanishes.

Why did the demogorgon take Will?

When setting up a trap for the Demogorgon at the Byers' house, Nancy and Jonathan cut their hands to attract the creature and it worked. ... Now, some fans believe Will hurt himself enough to bleed even if slightly when he crashed his bike, and that's why the Demogorgon went after him.

Is the upside down toxic?

The air in the Upside Down is toxic and in there long enough, the Upside Down will definitely kill you (RIP Barb). The gate to the Upside Down was originally closed, but in the first season Eleven unintentionally opened it when she made inter-dimensional contact with a Demogorgon.

Is Hopper in the upside down?

Hopper Entered The Upside Down Through The Gate

Perhaps he knew that he could enter through the gate this time around in an attempt to save his own life. With this knowledge of the Upside Down, it's very well possible that Hopper was able to navigate the mysterious and deadly alternate dimension to find safety.

Where is Will Byers house in real life?

9 The Byers House is in Georgia

If you ever want to visit the real Byers house, literally the building that was filmed and stood in for the home of the Byers family, you would have to visit Atlanta Georgia. The building is actually located in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Where is Starcourt mall located?

The filming location for the Starcourt Mall was the Gwinnett Place Mall, located in Duluth Georgia. In preparation for filming, a portion of the mall was remodeled to resemble a mall from the time period, including several popular outlets from the '80s.