‘Stranger Things’ Season 2: New Poster Celebrates Halloween With Creepy Pumpkins, ’80s Movie References
Just in time for Halloween and the flood of pumpkin spice about to invade coffee shops everywhere, the Stranger Things Twitter account revealed a new poster for season two which features what seems to be Jim Hopper (David Harbour) standing in the middle of a dark, creepy field of pumpkins. The tweet included the caption, “Trick or treat,” which is perfect considering the second season of the Emmy-nominated Netflix show premieres on October 27, days before Halloween.
Based on what we have seen in the “thrilling” trailer, the second season seems to have scenes set during Halloween, which makes this poster appropriate. The poster also keeps up with the show’s retro ’80s throwback vibe, a detail that Netflix has been taking full advantage of on their social media.
In this particular poster, the pumpkins give a wink to the classic Halloween movies, while another poster gives off some Close Encounters realness.
Trick or treat. pic.twitter.com/77LMRPzdex
— Stranger Things (@Stranger_Things) October 1, 2017
Will is not alone. pic.twitter.com/kp1YmEZgU1
— Stranger Things (@Stranger_Things) September 22, 2017
The two posters above are subtle with their retro homages compared to the collection of posters that have been revealed since August on the Stranger Things Twitter timeline. Netflix has been amping up season 2 with clever remakes of classic ’80s movie posters using Eleven and the gang.
Among those included in this homage of retro artwork is The Goonies:
Join the adventure. #StrangerThursdays begins now. pic.twitter.com/TmIN58L6uT
— Stranger Things (@Stranger_Things) September 21, 2017
Jaws:
You’ll never go in the Upside Down again. #StrangerThursdays begins now. pic.twitter.com/5Q6JmasZQL
— Stranger Things (@Stranger_Things) September 14, 2017
The Evil Dead:
The Ultimate Experience in Grueling Curiosity. #StrangerThursdays begins now. pic.twitter.com/x6c9NC0ZwL
— Stranger Things (@Stranger_Things) September 7, 2017
Firestarter:
Normal in every way but one. Will Eleven have the power…to survive? #StrangerThursdays begins now. pic.twitter.com/hzR20qONQ2
— Stranger Things (@Stranger_Things) August 31, 2017
Alien:
This is Will Byers. Only survivor of The Upside Down. Signing on. #StrangerThursdays begins now. pic.twitter.com/o80kd7DKMA
— Stranger Things (@Stranger_Things) August 24, 2017
A Nightmare on Elm Street:
A Nightmare in Hawkins. Join us all day for #StrangerThursdays as we relive Chapter Two: The Weirdo on Maple Street. pic.twitter.com/j5wf6bU2bT
— Stranger Things (@Stranger_Things) August 10, 2017
Stand By Me:
Stand by us. Join the #StrangerThursdays party as we relive the highlights and secrets from Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers. pic.twitter.com/T9sioU9F0g
— Stranger Things (@Stranger_Things) August 3, 2017
The Running Man:
Don't walk. Run to #StrangerThursdays. It begins now. pic.twitter.com/riLo7KVSbb
— Stranger Things (@Stranger_Things) August 17, 2017
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