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Demogorgon

Demogorgon

1 9.9
A dangerous creature from the Upside Down that hunts and attacks people
  • proper noun
  • /ˌdɛməˈɡɔrɡən/
  • Neologism
: Demogorgon
  • Many fans were shocked by the brutal nature of the Demogorgon when it first appeared on screen.

Examples

  • The Demogorgon is the main antagonist in the first season of Stranger Things, terrorizing the town of Hawkins.

  • In the first season, the children face the terrifying Demogorgon stalking Hawkins at night.

  • Fans dress up as the grotesque Demogorgon for comic conventions and Halloween parties each year.

  • The show's special effects made the Demogorgon look both alien and disturbingly animalistic to viewers.

  • The Demogorgon is one of the most terrifying creatures in 'Stranger Things'.

  • Did you see the Demogorgon in the last episode?

  • In the Netflix series, the Demogorgon emerges from the Upside Down to hunt down the show's characters.

Synonyms

monster
vsDemogorgon
956 2.2

A large frightening imaginary creature often made of human and animal parts

is a specific predatory humanoid from a separate dimension rather than a general creature
goblin
vsDemogorgon
  • Literature
61 8.3

A small, ugly creature that causes trouble for people

is a large predatory humanoid that hunts and attacks people instead of causing mischief
grue
vsDemogorgon
  • NSFW
1 9.9

A monster in stories and games that lives in darkness and eats people

comes from another dimension rather than dwelling in darkness
chud
vsDemogorgon
  • NSFW
1 9.9

A monster that lives underground and eats people

comes from a parallel dimension rather than living underground

Surface Forms

Demogorgon main

Etymology

Demogorgon in the TV show borrows that old scary name to label a frightening creature from another world. Thinking of the name as a mix of demon ('evil spirit') and Gorgon ('terrible monster') helps explain why the creature feels so dark and dangerous.