From the opening sequence, Stranger Things evokes the beloved '80s filmmaking of Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, ... point to everyone's favorite '80s films, but don't hawk the references wholesale.

Netflix's "Stranger Things 2" is set in 1984, and the creators have packed in tons of movie references that pay homage to "The Goonies," "Aliens," and more.

The first season of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” had more than 20 film references, mostly from flicks of the 1980s. In fact, the streamer refers to the series as a “love letter” to ...

Stranger Things doesn’t just reference ‘80s movies. It captures how it feels to watch them. Netflix’s hit moves beyond homage into something with a real emotional pull.

‘Stranger Things’ Season 1 references ‘E.T.: The Extraterrestrial’ the most From the opening shot of season 1, episode 1, the E.T. references are hard to miss.

There have been broad references to cinematic staples, but Stranger Things also has obscure references to ‘80s pop ...

If you haven’t yet seen Netflix’s latest hit Stranger Things, set aside some time this weekend and dive into a show that some have already … ...

Stranger Things. Inspired by 80s pop-culture and elements of Stephen King's works, Stranger Things is a supernatural action-drama TV series set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana.

The first season of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” had more than 20 film references, mostly from flicks of the 1980s. In fact, the streamer refers to the series as a “love letter” to ...

See how many favorite '80s films you can spot in the Netflix hit Sheila Baylis is the former editor for PEOPLE's health vertical. She left the brand in 2023. Stranger Things is the perfect summer ...