20 hours ago · The real-life Stranger Things' Hawkins is located in Montauk, New York, where theories suggest mind control experiments were conducted on humans

1 day ago · Unpacking the wild real-life conspiracies and Cold War experiments that inspired Stranger Things — from the Montauk Project to MK-ULTRA.

6 days ago · Discover the real Cold War experiments that inspired "Stranger Things"—from MK-ULTRA to alleged psychic Nina Kulagina.

4 days ago · Is Hawkins from Stranger Things a real place? No, Hawkins was invented by series creators the Duffer Brothers as a classic all-American small-town backdrop, in the style of …

6 days ago · Netflix's "Stranger Things" has its story rooted in the CIA's MKUltra program, and the Montauk Project conspiracy theory.

Truth is stranger than fiction... and sometimes it's the source! Join us as we explore the disturbing government experiments, conspiracy theories, and cultural phenomena that inspired the world …

Nov 28, 2025 · 'Stranger Things' was inspired by Montauk, New York’s alleged government experiment site. Real-life accounts from 'The Montauk Project' influenced the character Eleven …

As Stranger Things season five is set to premiere on Netflix, we take a look at the true story behind the global phenomenon

Dec 5, 2025 · THE MONTAUK PROJECT (aka the Philadelphia Experiment) is the real-life conspiracy that helped spark Stranger Things. If the show ever felt like it was pulling from …

Jul 21, 2025 · How much of “Stranger Things” is based on real events? “Stranger Things” is a work of fiction, but it is inspired by real-world events, such as Project MKUltra, the Montauk …