Matt and Ross Duffer Give a Definitive List of Movie References in STRANGER THINGS
It’s no secret that the popular Stranger Things series has been influenced by several classic films from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. When watching the series it’s pretty easy to see the influence of these films, part of the show’s appeal is how these films are used to tap into the nostalgia of the fans.
Creators Matt and Ross Duffer recently sat down with Wired to shoot a video where they give us a definitive list of almost every movie reference that they used in Stranger Things.
The video is almost 29 minutes long and some of the films they point out include Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Thing, Aliens, The Goonies, Sixteen Candles, Risky Business, Stand By Me, Altered States Carrie Cujo, E.T., Escape From New York Firestarter, Frankenstein, Ghostbusters, Gremlins, Indiana Jones, IT, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Risky Business, Scanners, Star Wars, Super 8, The Exorcist, The Fog, The Terminator, and Witness.
The video offers side-by-side comparisons to show us exactly how aspects of these films were used in Stranger Things. It’s a pretty cool video that I know fans will appreciate, so check it out!