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‘Stranger Things’ Creators Break Down the Karen vs. Demogorgon Scene | Vanity Fair

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4 months ago

December 1, 2025

*Spoiler alert* Stranger Things creator Matt and Ross Duffer break down the scene from Season 5 of their hit show where Karen Wheeler and her daughter Holly hide in the bathtub while the demogorgon attacks their home. The Duffer Brothers provide an explanation of their choice of music, intricate details added through special effects, execution of the challenging stunts, and so much more.

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@avery7621

December 1, 2025 at 12:30 pm

They’re like two brunette Jamie Lannister’s

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- @danielabarrientos9386
  
  December 1, 2025 at 12:54 pm
  
  I see your vision haha
  
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@brandonkoch3764

December 1, 2025 at 12:32 pm

Tub shot was excellent

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@gizemid

December 1, 2025 at 12:34 pm

the chemistry both actresses have together portraits the mother-daughter relationship SO WELL

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@meeenuutv

December 1, 2025 at 12:43 pm

I love their Vibe and also its interesting to see them break that scene down!

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@lowprofosho

December 1, 2025 at 12:44 pm

These dudes are hacks.

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- @Comicbroe405
  
  December 1, 2025 at 12:46 pm
  
  We just calling anybody hacks now?
  
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- @adri4n4co
  
  December 1, 2025 at 1:21 pm
  
  What have you made or created of notoriety
  
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- @stzwyy
  
  December 1, 2025 at 1:44 pm
  
  popular = bad
  
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@babymerc8784

December 1, 2025 at 12:51 pm

My favorite scene in the whole show, they had me at Fernando.

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@SVUE-jj9jc

December 1, 2025 at 12:51 pm

Absolutely love these dudes. 👏 Fantastic show and can’t wait to see what they got in production next. 👌

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@micblaze401

December 1, 2025 at 12:53 pm

Stranger things promo has been insane and I’m here for it

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@MarcosAndre-mt8zi

December 1, 2025 at 1:00 pm

great job!!!

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@tarafiied

December 1, 2025 at 1:00 pm

I love Duffer brothers.

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@MurphyMosby

December 1, 2025 at 1:06 pm

18:31 “Cause she’s actually not dead here.” HERE?… As in…she will be death at some other point? :’)

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- @senulkariyawasam
  
  December 1, 2025 at 1:53 pm
  
  Noooooo 😣
  
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@laacolee

December 1, 2025 at 1:30 pm

this scene was one of the most intense moments in volume. 1 along with that ending in ep4, so excited for what’s in store for vol. 2

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@laacolee

December 1, 2025 at 1:31 pm

the tub shot was absolutely cool to watch, the execution for this entire volume was excellent

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@dllahn

December 1, 2025 at 1:41 pm

It’s interesting that they’re wearing a blue sweater and one that’s very close to yellow…

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- @ChaviChoffChop
  
  December 1, 2025 at 2:03 pm
  
  👀👀👀
  
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@Sayan-s-v9d

December 1, 2025 at 1:48 pm

Its so funny that karen with a bottle and the power of mother’s love defeated a demagorgan but a militiary with an entire arsenal couldnt even damage it😭😭

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- @seanpatrick103
  
  December 1, 2025 at 2:03 pm
  
  Not sure if you know what defeated means
  
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@MuhammadIbrahim-c3s4j

December 1, 2025 at 1:50 pm

Waiting for new Billie eilish video

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@maddy-jg3hy

December 1, 2025 at 1:58 pm

8:38 all that to obliterate mikes closet..😏 bit more than a wall i fear

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@Tobiaswolffrfr

December 1, 2025 at 2:04 pm

14:25 I’ll never be able to watch any scene with Karen in it the same way again😭

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@_symbiotic_josh_6804

December 1, 2025 at 2:07 pm

Whenever the there’s one shot takes in anything it’s cinema but when it comes to the duffers they have done it the best imo

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@ForestechoesAiMusic

December 1, 2025 at 2:08 pm

Great show Guys, I look forward to the next batch in a few weeks. well done.

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@mg1romulus

December 1, 2025 at 2:13 pm

this is crazy to watch! to see all the little details, and the mistakes is so interesting.

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@rosalindsugumar219

December 1, 2025 at 2:14 pm

I really enjoy the Duffers interviews.. they are real movie lovers or nerds I’ll say who became directors and it’s fun to see how much they love to share the process ❤

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@Gaminglandmarks

December 1, 2025 at 2:19 pm

Normalize mentioning stunt double names… The brothers are super cool but they could not mention the stunt double names which is inconsiderate. It’s a huge boost to their resume

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@sarahrose7163

December 1, 2025 at 2:36 pm

I see Duffer Brothers = I like ❤

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@notevenrae

December 1, 2025 at 2:45 pm

9:59 ted being thrown into mikes closet, and BREAKING it, was SYMBOLIC I SWEAR

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Inside WNBA Star A’ja Wilson’s Louis Vuitton Bag | In the Bag | Vogue

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17 hours ago

March 24, 2026

LAVISHLY DEMURE

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