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Concept Art for the “Demogorgon” and the Upside-Down from “Stranger Things” Released
Netflix’s “Stranger Things” has already been watched by pretty much everyone and the obsession is still going strong. We’re huge fans of the show and adore the passion that it has spurred, from fan art to silly toys to interest in the original soundtrack. As we dive deeper into the show and all that it has to offer, more and more questions keep bubbling to the surface. Until we get our hands on a second season, we’re going to have to wait to find out what’s coming next for the folks of Hawkins.
However, just because we can’t look forward doesn’t mean we can’t look back. By back, I mean let’s go to the point where there were still choices to make on how the “demogorgon” would ultimately be seen or what the “upside-down” should look like.
To give you an idea of what was passed over for the former, here are some early designs from Nuttavut Baiphowongse, a freelance concept artist over at Alliance Studio. They show the creature in various stylings, such one that was more spindly while another was more insect-like.
As for the latter, concept art has been released by Aaron Sims Creative and shows the “upside-down” in a clearer view, which only amplifies the mysteriousness of the setting.
We have an exclusive first look at A Man in the Woods With an Axe, a blood-soaked, genre-twisting homage to 1980s slasher films.
Spanning four decades, A Man in the Woods With an Axe begins in the summer of 1987 before pushing into the modern era, weaving together timelines and perspectives in a way that builds both dread and intrigue.
Drawing inspiration from genre standouts like Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, Hatchet, and The Cabin in the Woods, the film blends visceral horror with moments of dark humor, creating a uniquely balanced experience that honors tradition while carving its own identity.
Writer-director Dillon Brown (Primal Darkness) aims to deliver everything fans crave from a slasher while boldly subverting expectations with a mid-film twist that redefines the story.
“This is an unapologetic love letter to the films that made me fall in love with horror,” Brown tells Bloody Disgusting. “But I didn’t just want to recreate that feeling; I wanted to challenge it. About halfway through, the film takes a turn that completely changes how you view not only this story, but the genre itself.”
Brown describes the vintage-inspired production as “far and away the bloodiest film I’ve ever made,” with practical effects helmed by Cody Ruch (The Mill, Pig Hill), an instructor at Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program.
From Horror Dadz Productions, A Man in the Woods With an Axe is currently in production and targeting an early 2027 release.
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