Upside Down

Fictional dimension in the Netflix series Stranger Things

Also known as The Upside Down

Instance of: fictional dimension
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The Upside Down is a fictional interdimensional wormhole featured in the Netflix science fiction horror series Stranger Things, created by the Duffer Brothers. Introduced in the first season (2016), it serves as a central antagonistic force and setting throughout the series, acting as a bridge between Earth—specifically a frozen-in-time replica of the town of Hawkins, Indiana—and a chaotic alternate realm known as the Abyss.

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Present in work: Stranger Things released: July 15, 2016
From narrative universe: Stranger Things universe
First appearance: Stranger Things released: July 15, 2016
Creator: Duffer Brothers
Media franchise: Stranger Things
Different from: upside down

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