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Scotsman
23 minutes ago
- Scotsman
Stranger Things re-review 2025: my verdict on episode 3 & 4
Our Stranger Things 2025 re-watch continues with season one 📺🚨 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Our Stranger Things re-watch continues with episode 3 & 4. Discover my verdict on Holly, Jolly and The Body. Find out which episodes will be re-reviewed next week! Grab your bicycle, walkie-talkie and left-over Vietnam War supplies because it is time for another trip to Hawkins, Indiana. Last week marked the start of my Stranger Things re-review and you can read my thoughts on the first two episodes here. This week we continue with season one and reach the half-way mark of the show's original 2016 run. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It is a pair of episodes that feature some of the most iconic moments across the whole show - bet you haven't looked at Christmas lights quite the same ever since. But got me wondering what Stranger Things is about - what are the Duffer Brothers interested in telling us. If you haven't already, go and watch Stranger Things season 1 episode three and four and then come back and read my thoughts. Let's continue with our weekly re-review and take a trip to the Upside Down. Chapter Three: Holly, Jolly David Harbour in Stranger Things | Netflix Synopsis: An increasingly concerned Nancy looks for Barb and finds out what Jonathan's been up to. Joyce is convinced Will is trying to talk to her. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Holly, Jolly is an episode of television that feels very interested in the idea of being seen - and more importantly not being seen. It is a throughline that can be found across all of the different plotlines over its 50 minute runtime. We pick-up from the end of the previous episode with Barb waking up in the Upside Down, having been grabbed from the swimming pool. She calls out but cannot be seen or heard by Steve and Nancy back in the normal world - but the Demogorgon is watching. Her disappearance goes pretty much unnoticed back in Hawkins, beside Nancy. Even her own parents don't seem to have realised something is wrong and the rest of the school certainly hasn't taken note. Meanwhile Nancy herself feels watched by her peers, potentially judged for her hook-up with Steve. It feels like all eyes are on her, while no eyes are on Barb and her absence that day. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Joyce is unable to convince Jonathan that the blinking light-bulb is Will. In another twist on the theme of being seen/ unseen, she is the only one who can see her son's attempts to reach out. And it is her willingness to keep the belief and 'see' her son that is rewarded by one of the most iconic moments of the whole show. The Christmas lights in the living room - turned into a ouija board of sorts. Barb's disappearance raises the idea of people who slip out of sight and disappear unnoticed and this is a motif that is echoed in Joyce's plotline. Mike's mum Karen visits the Byers home and while not fully paying attention to her young daughter Holly, she is almost snatched into the Upside Down after wandering into Will's room and is only saved by Joyce. Meanwhile we get glimpses of Eleven's time at the mysterious institute in which her psychic powers were formed and harnessed. She is constantly observed by Papa (Dr. Brenner) but the only time he seems to see her as a child in need of parental affection is after she uses her powers to injure a bunch of orderlies. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In the present, there is a sense that Mike, Dustin and Lucas don't yet see her as a part of the group - and maybe just see her as a tool. Dustin demands more demonstrations of her powers, Mike grows irate when she doesn't lead them directly to Will. It all comes together with the episode's climax when a body is found - but we the audience do not fully see who it is. Just that it is wearing the same puffer gilet as Will was in episode one. Holly, Jolly may not have the novelty of the first episode, but it feels thematically coherent in a way that makes it a really strong instalment. Side note, once again let's give Winona Ryder her flowers because her performance as Joyce manages to infuse her with so much humanity that she never feels like a caricature. Chapter Four: The Body Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Will Byers in The Upside Down in Stranger Things | Netflix Synopsis: Refusing to believe Will is dead, Joyce tries to connect with her son. The boys give Eleven a makeover. Nancy and Jonathan form an unlikely alliance. We reach the halfway mark of Stranger Things' first season with this episode and it got me wondering: what is the show about? It has lots of trimmings and genre trappings. The 1980s setting, the Stephen King/ Amblin vibes, government conspiracy and cosmic monsters. But what is Stranger Things about? What is the story that the Duffers want to tell amid all the bells and whistles? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Despite this being perhaps the weakest episode so far, it is perhaps the one that really crystallised in my mind what this show is about. Stranger Things is a story about finding your people and discovering how far you will go for the ones you love. If you think about why you love Stranger Things - why we all do - it is those character combinations that just fizzle and pop. This is jumping ahead a bit but Steve and Dustin for example. The Body is an episode that starts to really put the focus on that - it is the first time Nancy and Jonathan properly interact with each other, for example. Eleven gets to go to the school with the boys and become a real part of the group. Hopper's connection to Joyce and the Byers pushes him to follow his gut and find the truth about the 'Will' pulled from the water. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But it is that last part that also is the weakness of the episode - even on first watch, you know that Will is not dead. It wouldn't make dramatic sense for him to be killed off-screen. So the episode spends a lot of time on a plotline that feels like it is just spinning wheels. But at least the fake body wasn't dragged out for more than one episode and the idea of Stranger Things is starting to come firmly into focus - at least. What do you think of episode three and four - do you agree with my re-review? Let me know your thoughts by email: .
Daily Mirror
23 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
'Mind blowing' Netflix shows that'll disappear soon and kids will be majorly upset
As we have seen in the past, Netflix chiefs have been busy clearing through the archives and are about to put some hugely loved shows and iconic films on the scrap heap Netflix flix bosses have been rummaging through their archives and are set to bin some much-loved shows and iconic films, likely to the dismay of many fans. It's not unusual for the streaming service to do a monthly clear-out, making room for fresh and thrilling original content. However, this means bidding farewell to other major shows and films on the platform - some of which have received glowing reviews from fans and near-perfect scores on Rotten Tomatoes. August has seen quite a purge, with the platform preparing to discard several Oscar-winning films and highly-rated series, which may come as a shock to viewers. If you were planning to catch up on eagerly anticipated series or schedule a film weekend with loved ones, you'll need to act quickly. Time is running out for some fan favourites due to leave Netflix sooner than you might expect. Ugly Betty and Gangs of New York are among the series set to depart, while blockbuster hits like Dunkirk and The Lego Movie are also on the chopping block, reports the Express. A Discovery of Witches In 2018, A Discovery of Witches arrived on the streaming giant and has been a hot topic among fans ever since. The series, starring Dept Q actor Matthew Goode, Teresa Palmer, and Edward Bluemel, has topped the charts. The narrative centres on the unlikely bond between a vampire and a witch as they decipher the mysteries of a book about mythical creatures. Despite numerous hints at a fourth series, it never materialised and now the supernatural sensation is set to depart on 19 August. Gangs of New York The Sky Atlantic production, set in London, portrays the city in chaos following the assassination of one of the most influential leaders of an organised crime group. Its third season has just concluded on Sky, however, the first two series were both broadcast on Netflix, with previews debuting for audiences back in 2020 and 2022 respectively. These will also be leaving the platform on 19 August. Dunkirk One of the most unexpected departures in the Netflix clearout is the three-time Academy Award-winning film Dunkirk. Christopher Nolan's war epic, set during World War II and starring Fionn Whitehead, Jack Lowden and Harry Styles, depicts the evacuation of soldiers from the British Empire, Belgium and France as they endeavoured to escape the town of Dunkirk amidst a gruelling battle with German forces. In 2018, the film received widespread acclaim and even bagged three Academy Awards. Despite its success, Netflix has decided it will also be archived. From 1st August, Dunkirk will no longer be available for viewing on the platform. Ugly Betty This particular departure might shock devoted viewers, particularly given that this series remains endlessly rewatchable without ever losing its appeal. Rather than following the usual mid-month removal pattern that allows subscribers time for a final binge, Netflix bosses have opted for an immediate exit. The title will vanish from the platform tomorrow, August 1st. Viewers who act swiftly tonight might just manage to squeeze in one last viewing of their cherished episodes before bidding farewell. Interview with the Vampire This certainly isn't a film enthusiasts will want to overlook. The production earned widespread acclaim from both critics and audiences, achieving a near-flawless Rotten Tomatoes rating with an outstanding 98% score. The 1994 gothic horror masterpiece, helmed by director Neil Jordan, draws inspiration from Anne Rice's 1976 novel sharing the same title. One enthusiast gushed: "This show honestly blew me away! The flow of this story is so memorable despite never reading the book series,I went into the show blind and knowing a few details about the source material and it exceeded everything I thought I knew about vampires." Despite garnering exceptional praise, Netflix executives have determined it's time to part ways, with the film departing the service on 19 August. The Lego Movie Youngsters and families worldwide will be heartbroken that one of their treasured films has also landed on the chopping block, despite remaining a firm favourite amongst countless children. The streaming behemoth has also confirmed that The Lego Movie will soon be relegated to its site history and will no longer be available for viewing. It does seem a peculiar time to remove this 2014 childhood favourite, particularly as most children in the UK are currently on their summer holidays and likely looking for classic films to stream. Regrettably, it's already been decided that the film, which stars Chris Pratt and was once hailed as the best animated film of the year, will disappear from Netflix as of 1st August. Kung Fu Panda 4 Another blow for families during the summer break is the impending departure of the latest instalment of the Kung Fu Panda franchise. However, there is a bit more time for those hoping to catch one last viewing. The film, featuring Jack Black, Viola Davis and AwkwafinaIts, has been given an exit date of 21st August. In previous sequels, big names such as Angelina Jolie, Lucy Liu, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen and David Cross played key roles, but none of them returned for the fourth instalment.
Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Daily Mirror
Son of Sam serial killer 'possessed by demon dog' as Netflix uncovers new tapes
David Berkowitz terrorised New York for more than a year and now Netflix is covering his crimes in The Son of Sam Tapes New York was paralysed by fear for a whole year serial murderer David Berkowitz roamed the city's boroughs, firing his weapon indiscriminately. Now Netflix is releasing chilling recordings in The Son of Sam Tapes documentary, str The series explores the mind and Berkowitz's haunting past , featuring newly unearthed audio interviews recorded with him by reporter Jack Jones in 1980 at Attica Correctional Facility in Wyoming County, New York. The three-part The Son of Sam Tapes features interviews with detectives, journalists, and survivors of Berkowitz's attacks community. Emmy-winning and Academy Award-nominated Joe Berlinger, who produced and directed the series, said: "'At the heart of Conversations with a Killer lies a commitment to unraveling the complex minds of notorious criminals while providing a space for those closest to the crimes to find closure. 'With The Son of Sam Tapes, we delve into the world of David Berkowitz and his chilling influence on 1970s New York City. These rare tapes reveal unnerving insights into his psyche, shedding light on the intricate details of the case and the pervasive fear that gripped the city. Through these tapes, we hope to not only revisit history, but to bring clarity and depth to a narrative that has long intrigued and unsettled the public.' Berkowitz claimed the lives of six individuals and wounded seven others during his murderous rampage that began in the summer of 1976 and continued into 1977. Berkowitz was apprehended in August 1977 following a string of peculiar letters he sent to the police and journalists. In these letters, he taunted the authorities and promised more carnage as they had failed to catch him. He gave himself the moniker Son of Sam, a sinister alias that remained, and concocted an utterly outlandish reason for his crimes. Berkowitz alleged he was under the control of a demon, which had taken over his neighbour's dog, Harvey. This ruthless murderer maintained he was merely executing the demon's commands. According to Berkowitz, Harvey the dog was owned by his neighbour, whom he referred to as Sam. In some of his eerie correspondence with the police, Berkowitz confessed to being a "monster" but claimed he wasn't in charge of his actions. In one deranged message, he wrote: "I am deeply hurt by your calling me a woman hater. I am not. But I am a monster. I am the Son of Sam. When father Sam gets drunk, he gets mean. He beats his family. Sometimes he ties me up to the back of the house. Other times he locks me in the garage. Sam loves to drink blood. 'Go out and kill', commands father Sam." Berkowitz was adopted by a Jewish couple and his childhood has often been described as "troubled". He harboured an obsession with arson and in a peculiar diary uncovered post-arrest, he claimed to have ignited nearly 1,500 fires across New York. Described by peers as a bully, his adoptive father deceived him into believing his birth mother had died during childbirth. Upon leaving the army, Berkowitz reunited with his birth mother, an encounter he recalled as "wonderful". However, the deception tainted much of his life. Reflecting on his past, Berkowitz remarked: "Looking in retrospect, that characterised much of my life." He admitted: "I struggled a lot with depression as a child and obsessions with death because I thought I deserved to die." His teenage years were further marred when his adoptive mother died; they had shared a close bond, and her loss left him struggling. Berkowitz said: "When you lose someone that you love is a sense of mourning. I tried to put it out of my mind. I was carrying around a lot of guilt. I was carrying around a lot of shame that I deserved to be punished. I can't explain those things. Maybe I was angry at God and then, well, my birth mother and then, of course, my adoptive mother too. You know I found it very difficult." By the mid-1970s, grappling with being born out of wedlock, Berkowitz began a spree of increasingly violent offences. On Christmas Eve in 1975, he attempted his first murder, but it ended disastrously. Armed with a hunting knife, Berkowitz attacked two women. One victim has tragically remained unidentified, while the other, Michelle Forman, managed to survive despite severe injuries – Berkowitz evaded any suspicion. The turning point came when an old army mate gifted Berkowitz a. 44 caliber Bulldog revolver, sparking a dark fixation. Berkowitz's reign of terror began on July 29, 1976, with his inaugural killing. Donna Lauria and Jody Valenti were deep in conversation inside a car when Donna opened the door, only to be confronted by a threatening figure. That figure was Berkowitz, who brandished his gun from a paper bag, leaned into the vehicle, and fired. Donna died on the spot, while Jody sustained a leg wound. Berkowitz vanished as swiftly as he had arrived. Jody lived but could only provide a vague description of the assailant: a white man in his 30s with short, curly, dark hair. Three months on, Berkowitz replicated his earlier method in another attack. Carl Denaro and Rosemary Keenan were talking in their car when suddenly it "exploded" around them. Carl suffered a headshot and required a metal plate implant, though both miraculously survived without catching a glimpse of their attacker. A month later, Donna DeMasi and Joanne Lomino were chatting on Joanne's front porch post-cinema trip. The two teenagers spotted a dark-haired man emerging from the shadows in military attire. He began to ask them a question but before he could finish, he drew a gun and shot both victims once. Despite being shot in the neck, Donna's injuries were not life-threatening. However, Joanne had been shot in the back and was left permanently paralysed after the horrifying incident. Berkowitz's next attack would result in his second murder in January 1977. Christine Freund and John Diel were sitting in their car following a cinema trip. They were planning to carry on with their night out when their car was struck by three gunshots. John managed to drive away and had only suffered minor injuries but Christine had been shot twice and passed away in hospital a few hours later. Her death marked the first time police began to connect the shootings. Less than two months later Virginia Voskerichian was walking home from college when Berkowitz once again appeared out of nowhere. The 19-year-old attempted to use her textbooks as a shield but they proved ineffective against the bullets and she was killed. Police were now convinced the shootings were connected and held a press conference, causing a wave of fear to sweep through the city. In April, Alexander Esau and Valentina Suriani were once again sitting and chatting in a car when they were both shot twice. Valentina was declared dead at the scene while Alexander died a couple of hours later in hospital. He was unable to describe their attacker before he died. It was after this heinous act that Berkowitz infamously coined his chilling moniker, leaving a note at the scene of the crime signed as Son of Sam. In the letter where he referred to himself as a monster, it read: "Papa Sam keeps me locked in the attic, too. "I can't get out but I look out the attic window and watch the world go by. I feel like an outsider. I am on a different wave length then everybody else - programmed to kill. However, to stop me you must kill me." Upon examining the letter, police had a psychologist assess it, who concluded that the murderer likely suffered from paranoid schizophrenia and believed they were possessed. Yet, this was merely the beginning of Berkowitz's correspondence. He also sent a missive to Daily News columnist Jimmy Breslin, marking the envelope with 'blood and family, darkness and death, absolute depravity,. 44'. Berkowitz wrote in the letter: "Hello from the gutters of N.Y.C. which are filled with dog manure, vomit, stale wine, urine and blood. "Don't forget Donna Lauria and don't let the people forget her either. "She was a very, very sweet girl but Sam's a thirsty lad and he won't let me stop killing until he gets his fill of blood." He even addressed the detectives on the case: "Please inform all the detectives working the slaying to remain. Please inform all the detectives working the case that I wish them the best of luck. "Keep 'em digging, drive on, think positive, get off your butts, knock on coffins, etc. Upon my capture I promise to buy all the guys working the case a new pair of shoes if I can get up the money. Son of Sam." The letter was published in the New York Daily News, with Breslin urging the killer to surrender to the authorities. Yet Berkowitz's reign of terror was not yet at an end – he was gearing up for another attack. A mere month after his initial taunting message to the police, Berkowitz set his sights on Sal Lupo and Judy Pacido as they sat chatting in their car. The car was riddled with three bullets. Sal sustained a gunshot wound to his arm, while Judy suffered injuries to her head, shoulder, and neck. Miraculously, both survived despite not catching sight of their assailant. However, nearby witnesses did report spotting a dark-haired man lurking near the crime scene. Despite the police stepping up patrols in areas previously haunted by the murderer, Berkowitz switched up his location for his final onslaught in July 1977. As Stacy Moskowitz and Robert Violante shared a kiss in their car, Berkowitz materialised from the shadows and unleashed four shots into the vehicle. Both were struck in the head; Robert tragically lost an eye, and Stacy succumbed to her wounds. This time, however, there was a witness who got a good look at the perpetrator. Cacilia Davis, out walking her dog, crossed paths with Berkowitz who gave her a chilling stare before she continued on, only to hear gunshots moments later. Overwhelmed by fear, it took her four days to muster the courage to inform the police of her encounter. Officers scoured the area for any cars that had been ticketed nearby, and Berkowitz's vehicle was on the list. The police bided their time outside his residence, waiting to nab him and to secure a search warrant for his flat and car on August 11, 1977. Emerging from his apartment, Berkowitz was met by Detective John Falotico who decided to make a move towards his car. Inside the vehicle, they discovered the. 44-caliber Bulldog revolver, and Berkowitz immediately owned up to being "Sam". Within just half an hour of intense questioning, Berkowitz spilled the beans about his killing spree but claimed his neighbour's black Labrador, Harvey, was inhabited by an ancient demon that commanded him to commit the murders. After being assessed by three medical experts, he was found fit to stand trial and in May 1978, he entered a guilty plea for all the shootings. He received a sentence of 25 years for each murder, to be served one after the other, and has remained behind bars ever since. Berkowitz is often cited as a "model" prisoner, yet he has consistently declined to seek parole at his hearings.
