Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Directed by Jonathan Halperin

Produced by MakeMake

202585 min7.4 / 10

A warm, behind-the-scenes documentary celebrating the collaborative artistry and creative passion behind a beloved stage adaptation.

Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow”, the award-winning live stage show that expands the Hawkins universe.

Questions people ask

  • Is Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.

  • Is Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Does Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

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70/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity50

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise77

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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