Is the Mind Flayer and Demogorgon the same thing?

Is the Mind Flayer and Demogorgon the same thing?

The Mind Flayer, aka the Shadow Monster, is the Big Bad Wolf of Stranger Things 2, and it can psychically control people and other monsters. The Demogorgon, also terrifying, was more like a wild animal accidentally let loose in Hawkins. The Mind Flayer returns for Stranger Things 3, but it might not be alone.

Is the Mind Flayer real from Stranger things?

The Mind Flayer, aka the Shadow Monster, is part of a hive mind. Lots of things about the Mind Flayer remain a mystery, and that's by design. "There's an H.P. Lovecraft sort of approach, this inter-dimensional being that is sort of beyond human comprehension," series co-creator Matt Duffer told Entertainment Weekly.

Is the Mind Flayer a Kaiju?

(Mind Flaying Terrestrial Organism) is a joke Kaiju based on possibly any Kaiju fan's reaction to the Stranger Things 2 trailer.

Why does the Mind Flayer want Eleven?

Once Eleven demonstrated her incredible powers to close the gate to the Upside Down, the Mind Flayer wanted revenge. It specifically targeted Will in the show's second season, so it makes sense that the monster's focus shifted to Eleven in season 3.

What kind of creature is the Demogorgon in Stranger Things?

• Read at your own discretion... Demogorgons are predatory creatures originating from the Upside Down and one of the Main Antagonist in Stranger Things along with the The Mind Flayer. All Demogorgons encountered thus far are assumed to obey the Mind Flayer, and make up part of his hive mind.

Why was the Demogorgon called the mind flayer?

• Due to no one knowing its true name, it is referred to as the Demogorgon by Mike, Lucas, Dustin, and Eleven. Its true motive and intentions for its kidnapped victims were never revealed. However, as opposed to the truly evil and sadistic Mind Flayer, it was most likely just a predatory creature looking for food.

What's the name of the mind flayer in Stranger Things?

• The Demogorgon was more like an animal. If the Mind Flayer is Cthulhu, the Demogorgon - the big bad monster from the first season of Stranger Things - is more like a famous movie shark. "Our big reference for [the demogorgon] season 1 was mostly Jaws ,” Matt Duffer tells Entertainment Weekly.

Is the Demogorgon the same from Season 1?

• Otherwise, the demogorgon could be the same from season 1 — if Eleven managed to survive the fight where she absolutely annihilated the demogorgon, anything’s possible. It could also be a fully-matured demodog from season 2. We witnessed all of them collapse after Eleven closed the portal and cut off the Mind Flayer from its underlings.