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'Stranger Things' Season 3 first reactions are here. Brace yourself.

*excitement levels intensify*
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Not. Long. Now.

On July 4, the third season of Stranger Things drops on Netflix. We've already had one gloriously sun-soaked trailer and one very dark trailer to whet our appetites -- and now, the early Twitter reactions to the season itself are here.

Well, good news. From the looks of it, Stranger Things Season 3 will be getting a solid Eleven out of 10 (sorry) from the critics...

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One recurring theme among the reactions is the subject of gore. Apparently the show's third season will have it in abundance.

A few people were keen to shout out specific characters, too.

We could not be more ready for newcomer Maya, returning antagonist Billy, and gore aplenty.

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Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.

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