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Monster Summeris an upcoming film that will be an absolute must-watch while waiting forStranger Thingsseason 5’s release.Wizards of Waverly Placestar David Henrie directed this upcoming movie, which tells the story of kids trying to solve the mystery of the monster disrupting their town in the summertime. Ironically, this story itself is similar to another beloved series. SinceStranger Thingsseason 5is releasing in 2025, there is more than enough time to watch this film, which is releasing on October 4th, 2024.
Although none oftheStranger Thingscastis inMonster Summer, the trailer for the film does seem to draw on some plot points and themes that the series includes as well.Stranger Thingsusually consists of these factors because one of the show’s points is to reminisce on 1980s movies likeThe Goonies,Stand By Me, andThe Lost Boys. Now, it seemsaudiences will be exposed to another film that does the same, but with a slight twist to it.
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Monster Summer Will Be Similar Enough To Stranger Things
They Both Lean On Nostalgia Factors
The trailer forMonster Summerincludes groups of kids riding around on bikes, being attacked by monsters, and trying to figure out what is happening in their town. “I Think We’re Alone Now” by Tiffany, released in 1987, is featured as the trailer song. All of theseevoke the essence of 1980s nostalgia.Some of these aspects are even often seen inmovies that take place in the 1980s. The film has not been confirmed to take place in this period, but these elements of the story make the movie stand out as a tribute to the 1980s regardless.
Stranger Thingsis the biggest series that pays homage to the 1980s, which establishes a distinct connection between it andMonster Summer. After all,Stranger Thingscopied some classic 1980s movie tropesto honor the time, and David Henrie’s upcoming film seems to follow the same path. Even if the film does not take place in the 1980s, it at least uses these factors to bring out the feeling of being a kid again when summers were more about being outside with friends.
Monster Summer Is A Must-Watch For Those Waiting For Stranger Things Season 5
The Movie Could Amp Up The Excitement For The New Season
In addition toMonster Summer, there are several movies to watch while waiting for season 5 ofStranger Things, especially those that star the original cast.Millie Bobby Brown has twoStranger Thingsreplacementsalready, and Winona Ryder’sBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceis also on the horizon in 2024. Thesefilms will surely remind audiences ofStranger Things’best qualitiesand its cast during their wait.But sinceMonster SummerevokesStranger Things’biggest themes and isn’t just a film featuring a cast member or two, it’s arguably more notable than most.
More recent films that star theStranger Thingscast includeInside Out 2,A Quiet Place: Day One, andHorizon: An American Saga Chapter One.
Therefore,Monster Summeris definitely deserving of attention ahead of the final season ofStranger Things. Seeing the similarities between the two while watching the film will increase the excitement for the fifth season. In the meantime, it has a good chance of offering a tone and vibe reminiscent of Stranger Things, which could, in turn, ease the wait for the show’s remaining episodes.More audiences might be tuned in to further immerse themselves in the 1980s after watchingMonster Summer,especially since there are limited new shows and movies that revisit this era.
Monster Summer Could Replace Stranger Things In The Future
Stranger Things Is Coming To An End Soon
WithStranger Thingscoming to an end, there are already a few shows and movies that could replace it for audiences. Anew Stephen King show may replaceStranger Things,and Tim Burton’sWednesday even has the potential to do so. It is sad to see such an iconic show end, but at least itleaves room for audiences to fixate on new, mysterious, monster-fighting, nostalgic shows and movies.This necessary ending is especially true since many of the actors are already moving on to similar projects and must now direct the audiences' attention toward them.
Of course, nothing can fully replaceStranger Thingsas it is so ingrained in pop culture now and has become a phenomenon.
IfMonster Summeris successful enough, it could spark its own ongoing franchise for audiences to fixate on for years to come. Then, the films may ultimately replaceStranger Thingsfor many viewers so they can continue to watch media that draws on 1980s nostalgia. Of course, nothing can fully replaceStranger Thingsas it is so ingrained in pop culture now and has become a phenomenon. However,after the series ends, there will be a demand for 1980s nostalgia or anything similar,which will be the perfect opportunity forMonster Summerto initiate a franchise.
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A monster emerges in Martha’s Vineyard, prompting a group of kids to try and stop the mysterious force from disrupting their Summer.
Stranger Things
Stranger Things is a Netflix series set in the 1980s, where the mysterious disappearance of a young boy leads a small town to uncover secret experiments and supernatural forces. A significant focus is on a peculiar girl who may hold the key to the unfolding mystery.
