LA: ‘Stranger Things’ Invites You To The ‘Drive-Into’

The clock is ticking, and the countdown ends at noon on the 26th in Los Angeles. That’s when tickets go on sale for Stranger Things: The Drive-Into Experience, which looks to be a haunted attraction that people will enjoy from the safety of their cars.

How does it work? Will it be like the London Secret Cinema event (they’re tagged as part of the production along with series producer Netflix and experiential promoters Fever) but with people in cars? Do they take your keys so you don’t drive over scare actors? Will we get a preview of Season Four at the end?

No one is saying! But tickets are $59 per car (not bad if you’re splitting it with a sizable quaranteam), and they are stressing that it is “COVID-Safe,” which probably has to do with the whole “don’t get out of your car” thing. (How conditions are for performers is an unknown quantity at this time, but we’re asking them!)

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In any case: there’s nothing more normal in LA than a mad dash for tickets for a Halloween event, so for that we are grateful for this little glimpse into what life is like when there isn’t a pandemic on.

From the website:

Attention all Stranger Things fans! It’s time to travel back in time to 1985 and become a Hawkins resident — in real life. Adventure calls, so gather your friends and drive to the Starcourt Mall. Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of Stranger Things, where you will take part in a “drive-into” experience like no other.

You will unlock the untold story of Hawkins in this unique format event — all from the safety of your car. In a central DTLA location, you’ll dive into and explore a living, breathing story to savour some of the best moments from the Netflix series and maybe even witness some unforeseen and unusual occurrences. Sign up now to unlock the secrets that await…

The year is 1985 and a world of bitchin’ tunes, mullets and monster hunts awaits. Hop into your car, drive to the Starcourt Mall and find yourself at the heart of the action. In a town built on secrets, you may be surprised to discover a more sinister truth than you had ever imagined.

Expect real-life locations from the series and mind-blowing audio and visual effects. This adventure is Eleven out of 10! But beware, things can quickly turn uʍop ǝpᴉsdn.

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