Stranger Things:
FACE THE DARK
The attraction blends live performers, dynamic scenic environments, interactive media, and location based audio into a nonlinear narrative inspired by the world of Stranger Things.
Ears Up joined the project at the earliest stages of creative development, allowing the team to help shape both the sonic identity and the technical architecture of the experience. Working closely with creative and technical partners, we developed new acoustic strategies and system solutions to support the complex spatial requirements of the attraction.
Client
Netflix
Location
Netflix House, Dallas, TX
Scope
Dialog Production
Music Composition & Production
Sound Effects Design & Foley
Prototyping
Programming
On-Site Spatial Mix
Each guest is equipped with a location tracked “radio” and open back headphones, enabling a hybrid approach that combines intimate binaural storytelling with a large scale environmental sound system in real time. This dual layer design creates a personalized audio narrative while maintaining a cohesive, immersive world throughout the space.
The content production process included original score development featuring vintage synthesizers and live strings, global dialogue recording sessions using binaural microphones, and detailed sound design crafted to reflect the tonal language of the Stranger Things universe. The result is a richly layered sonic environment that evolves dynamically with guest movement and story progression.
