The dossier
The tragic queen of Hawkins High
Chrissy Cunningham is the quintessential 80s prom queen, but her bright smile masks a terrifying reality. She is tormented by hallucinations driven by her abusive mother, desperately seeking a chemical escape from her own mind.
Grace Van Dien made an absolutely massive impact with very limited screen time. Her brief, incredibly sweet interactions with Eddie Munson in the woods provided a heartbreaking glimpse into the beautiful person she could have been.
Her brutal, shocking death sets the entire fourth season of Stranger Things in motion. Chrissy is a tragic reminder that the most terrifying monsters often prey on the people who are suffering the most in silence.