Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Duffer Brothers Release 'Stranger Things' Sizzle Reel
The creators of 'Stranger Things' showed a video they made to get the show made.
This video used clips from famous movies like 'E.T.'
and 'Jaws' to show what the show would be like.
The video was originally called 'Montauk' and inspired by a real conspiracy.
The video also helped them find the music composers for the show.
Now, fans can try to guess all the movies used in the video for a prize.
The Duffer Brothers revealed the original sizzle reel used to sell 'Stranger Things'.
The reel features footage from iconic 1970s and 1980s films like 'E.T.' and 'Jaws'.
The reel was originally titled 'Montauk', inspired by a real-world conspiracy theory.
The reel led to the discovery of composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein.
Fans are challenged to identify all films used in the reel for a reward.
- Who
- The Duffer Brothers, creators of 'Stranger Things'.
- What
- The Duffer Brothers revealed the original sizzle reel used to sell 'Stranger Things'.
- When
- The reel was revealed ahead of the final season release.
- Where
- The reel was made to represent Hawkins, Indiana, the setting of the show, though it was initially inspired by Montauk, Long Island.
- Why
- To sell the idea for the show and to introduce the style and inspiration behind it.
- Show
- Stranger Things
- Creators
- Duffer Brothers
- Original Title
- Montauk
- Inspiration
- Montauk Project conspiracy theory
- Featured Films
- E.T., Jaws, Halloween, Poltergeist, etc.
- Composers Discovered
- Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein