Stranger Things Season 5 is nearly here, and it’ll close out an action-packed, scary and emotional ride fans have been on for nearly a decade. Of course, steering the ship have been brothers Matt and Ross Duffer, who not only co-created the show but also serve as writers, directors and EPs. The Duffers put a lot of time and care into their craft, and they’ve proven themselves to be shrewd storytellers. Even with that, though, I was surprised to hear how Christopher Nolan and his Batman films influenced the Duffers’ work on their show.
Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy has been cited as a cultural touchstone by filmmakers and general audiences alike. Still, I never would’ve guessed the Duffers were among those who followed in Nolan’s footsteps from a creative standpoint. SFX Magazine on CinemaBlend dropped a previously unreleased Duffer Brothers interview from the archives, and they discussed some of their influences. As part of that piece, Matt revealed his and Ross’ Nolan-style way of approaching each ST season:
