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PHOTOS: “Stranger Things” inspires awesomely 80s book covers, Atari cartridges

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Retro “Stranger Tales” attraction poster styled after 80s amusement park thrill rides and inspired by Stranger Things, spotlighting a spectral figure, jack-o’-lantern, and the bold slogan “Trick or Treat, Freak”—perfect for Halloween events at your favorite theme park.

If “Stranger Things” episodes were a book series, we’d want to binge read all of them immediately.

An illustrator named Butcher Billy has taken each episode of season two and transformed it into a series of Stephen King-inspired retro book covers, along with some Atari video game covers.

“Atari video games, Stephen King pulp paperbacks, Eerie comic books, Dario Argento B-Horror movies, MTV punks… these are some of the stranger things of the 80’s,” he wrote on his website.
Vintage-style attraction poster announces “Chapter 1 Stranger Tales 2 Madmax Arcade” with electrifying lightning bolts and a glowing heart, channeling the excitement of an ‘80s amusement park adventure and the supernatural thrills of a Stranger Things-themed experience.
Retro “Stranger Tales” attraction poster styled after 80s amusement park thrill rides and inspired by Stranger Things, spotlighting a spectral figure, jack-o’-lantern, and the bold slogan “Trick or Treat, Freak”—perfect for Halloween events at your favorite theme park.
Stranger Tales 2: The Pollywog-themed book cover, styled with bold hazard stripes and a striking green creature tail, channels the nostalgic vibe of 1980s adventure attractions and retro arcade games, inviting fans to relive blockbuster thrills akin to classic theme park experiences.
Stranger Tales book cover designed like a vintage 80s amusement park poster, with bold red lettering, electric yellow lightning bolts, and a glowing-eyed face reminiscent of Stranger Things; the nostalgic style draws on classic theme park attractions and retro entertainment branding.
A vintage “Stranger Tales 2” book cover styled like a retro 80s theme park attraction poster, featuring a shadowy figure and “DIG DUG” in bold, colorful arcade lettering—evoking memories of classic Atari games and the nostalgic adventure vibe found in immersive Stranger Things experiences at places like Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights.
Stranger Tales 2: The Spy vintage book cover, styled like the bold, retro posters you’d find at an 80s adventure attraction, with a spiked bat and mysterious eye incorporated in the title—channeling the vibrant colors and iconic designs that inspired Stranger Things at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights and classic Atari arcade experiences.
A retro-themed attraction poster in the Stranger Things section displays “Stranger Tales 2: The Lost Sister,” surrounded by chilling faces and the bold word “Bitchin’” at the bottom, capturing the eerie excitement and nostalgic 80s adventure that fans love throughout this immersive entertainment zone.
Stranger Tales 2 book cover designed like a retro theme park poster, featuring a bold sunflower, vibrant rainbow, and “Chapter 8: The Mind Flayer 450,” echoing the electrifying colors and nostalgia of classic 80s amusement park attractions inspired by Stranger Things.
A park guest dramatically caught in the action, with a glowing red hand reaching out beneath the bold, retro “Stranger Tales 2: The Gate” logo—designed to immerse visitors in that nostalgic, spine-tingling 80s adventure vibe reminiscent of classic Stranger Things attractions.
Nine eye-catching game covers styled like classic Atari cartridges, each featuring Stranger Things-inspired artwork with a playful 80s vibe—perfect for fans of nostalgic attractions and retro entertainment experiences.
Some of Butcher Billy’s other work is available as art prints and t-shirts here.

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Cristina Sanza

Cristina is a writer living in New York City. She’s an expert on Disney, comedy, pop culture, and travel. You can find some of her other work at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, Popularium, Ranker, and The Cnnekt.

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