If you're a fan of Stranger Things then you probably recall Starcourt Mall played a major role in Season 3.
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BTW if you haven't watched Season 3 yet, fair warning, there are technically spoilers ahead. (Also, what are you doing??? Get on that!!!)
And did you know they actually dressed a REAL location called Gwinnett Place Mall (in the Atlanta suburb of Duluth) to create the perfect '80s hangout for our Hawkins heroes? Here's what it looks like in real life...
1. The entrance to Starcourt Mall:
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A lot less neon and a lot more green signage.
2. The food court:
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Still rockin' some pretty great '80s vibes, tbh.
3. The food court from ground level...
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Less Russians, more chairs.
4. ...and the eateries:
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Sorry, no Great Cookie company here!
5. One of the entryways:
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At least they got a Korean BBQ restaurant in real life.
6. The second floor:
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Gotta love that retro wood railing.
7. The escalators:
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Riding down the escalator is definitely NOT recommended.
8. One of the areas leading to JCPenney:
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Doin' it right.
9. And finally, the cinema:
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Yup, it was a fake facade. Sorry to burst your bubble!
So, there you go...movie magic!
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