Cool Video Compares Shots From STRANGER THINGS Season 2 To The Movie Scenes That Inspired Them

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We already know that Netflix's massive hit Stranger Things is greatly inspired by many classic films from the 1980's. Even though the writing and characters are great a lot of the show's popularity is built on the foundation of familiarity. Season 2 follows a lot of the same patterns. IMDB has put together a pretty amazing video that compares shots from the series and the cinematic shots that inspired them. To name a few of the films, Ghostbusters, Aliens, E.T., Poltergeist, and Gremlins among others.

Here’s the video:

"Stranger Things" Season 2 is filled with retro movie references, including parallels to 'Stand By Me,' 'Aliens,' 'Indiana Jones,' 'Gremlins,' 'Star Wars' and more. Here's our shot for shot comparison. IMDb: http://imdb.to/2hgwVQv

Kristian Odland

When I'm not reading and writing about all things geek, I am an Emmy-nominated TV producer, formerly of Attack of The Show, who plays video games, watches way too many movies and TV shows.

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