The fifth season of ‘Stranger Things‘ promises to end with a flourish the saga that captivated fans for seven years.
The journey of Eleven, Mike, Will, Lucas, Dustin and Max, played respectively by Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo and Sadie Sink, brought a nostalgic freshness of the 80s, mixed with supernatural elements.
Who is the Demogorgon?
The Demogorgon, a menacing figure that changed the fate of the small Indiana town, is an example of the creativity of the Duffer brothers, creators of the series.
Despite being a creation of CGIthe real life behind this creature is actor Mark Steger, known for playing non-human characters.
Standing at 6 feet 1 inch tall, Steger is an ordinary human being with an extraordinary talent for transforming himself into fantastical creatures.
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Steger began his career in the experimental dance group Osseus Labrynt, collaborating with Adam Jones of Tool and special effects master Stan Winston.
He has excelled in films such as ‘Men in Black II’ and ‘I Am Legend’. He has also contributed as a movement choreographer to ‘World War Z‘ and starred in ‘American Horror Story: Coven’.
In addition to ‘Stranger Things,’ Mark Steger has also appeared in other significant projects. In 2021, he starred in ‘Black Friday,’ a horror comedy in which store employees battle monstrous creatures.
In 2019, he was in ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’, a horror film about teenagers facing their fears.
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In the same year, he participated in ‘The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then Bigfoot’, an adventure drama.
Other credits include ‘Domination’ (2017), ‘400 Days’ (2015), ‘At the Devil’s Door’ (2014) and ‘Nightmares of the Past’ (2013). These roles reinforce his versatility as an actor who specializes in playing unique creatures and characters.
Actors specialized in acting creatures are extremely necessary for the film industry. Even if they do not speak in their roles, they reinforce the magic of cinema by bringing the fantastic to real life.
