The Halloween display is one more added to the list of Illinois homes attracting attention with extravagant holiday decorations.
Dave, from left, Aubrey, Brooke and Gage Appel stand Oct. 7, 2022, in front of their house in Plainfield, which is decorated with a floating Max Mayfield character from"Stranger Things." The family's Halloween decorations went viral on TikTok, attracting thousands of visitors to the house.
“We did go over to their house to talk to them, they were fearing for their lives, basically acting like there was looting and a home invasion,” Appel said.Though the family considered shutting down the display for the rest of the Halloween season following the incident, they opted to keep it after conversations with other neighbors, their homeowners association and local authorities.
So when police arrived at the Appels’ home, the family wasn’t ordered to take down the display, Aubrey Appel said. The family considered putting the display away for good, to avoid more issues and for the safety of both neighbors and visitors, she said. “The Joliet Police Department is aware of the popular and viral response to the Stranger Things display,” the statement said. “We recognize that such a response may create an inconvenience for residents of this neighborhood. Those who wish to visit the display are encouraged to be mindful of where they park, and to respect the property of others.”
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