10 Awful Movies Stranger Things Actors Want Us To Forget
The Stranger Things cast deserve better.
Stranger Things isn't just a great show - it's a phenomenon. This love letter to 1980s cinema was adored by the masses, allowing it to become the biggest show on Netflix.
Even though viewership can wane on the most popular dramas, interest in Stranger Things has only increased over time. And with Season 4 looming ever closer, fans cannot hide their excitement for more episodes of The Duffer Brothers' Emmy-winning series. Viewers have become so impatient to revisit the town of Hawkins, they may be tempted to check out other films and TV shows that the cast of Stranger Things have starred in.
Some of the ensemble have been lucky enough to nab great roles in massive blockbusters and award-winning series. Finn Wolfhard blew everyone away with his performance in IT. Brett Gelman was absolutely phenomenal in Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag. David Harbour's impeccable comic timing made him one of the stand-outs in Black Widow.
But no matter how talented an actor is, no one is immune from starring in a dud. Here are the films that even the biggest Stranger Things fans need to avoid.
10. Charlie Heaton (Jonathan) - Shut In
There is no question that Charlie Heaton is a wonderful actor. The character of Jonathan Byers in Stranger Things could have come across as creepy but Heaton's portrayal made him endearing and compassionate. Also, Heaton has a knack for the American accent since most viewers haven't a clue he hails from Yorkshire.
But despite his skills, Heaton has struck out in the movie world. The New Mutants was terrible. No Future tanked. However, his worst movie has to be Shut In. In the horror flick, Heaton plays a teenager called Stephen, who's been left in a vegetative state after being involved in a car accident. When his carer decides to put him in a home, she notices strange occurrences with her other patients and wonders if there's more to Stephen that he's letting on.
First off, Shut In has the most obvious twist ever. (You probably figured it out just by reading the synopsis.) Even without this predictable twist, Shut In is let down by its plodding pace, cliched characters, and convoluted plot. It's filled with a slew of terrific actors but, thanks to the abysmal dialogue, none of them have a chance to showcase their talents.