Dec 4, 2020 · Stranger Things is, in many ways, a love letter to the 1980s. Fashion, hobbies, shopping, cars — it's got it all. Not only does Stranger Things harken back to the old school coming-of-age movies of the time like Stand By Me, The Goonies, and Lost Boys, but it's deliberately evocative of the past.

Jun 1, 2022 · An episode-by-episode guide to the key 1980s movie, music, and pop-culture references in season four of Netflix’s Stranger things, from “Running Up That Hill” and “Pass the Dutchie” to ...

Jun 24, 2023 · In the 1980s, pop culture was brimming with youthful energy and an unquenchable desire for freedom – qualities deeply ingrained in Stranger Things. This cultural context breathes life into the characters’ relationships and quests for truth amidst supernatural intrigue.

Nov 18, 2022 · Whether featuring prominent 80s actors like Winona Ryder, Sean Astin, and Paul Reiser, or paying homage to the movies, music, gadgets, and books of the time, Stranger Things is 80s...

Nov 7, 2020 · Stranger Things feels like a pastiche of all things 80's, but which elements of it are actually accurate to the era that the Netflix show loves?

Sep 11, 2020 · One of the most obvious 80s features of the show is, of course, the fashion. Season one is set earlier on in the decade and sees most characters with shaggy, stringy hair and more conservative choices in clothing. Much of the style feels influenced by the 70s.

Jul 19, 2016 · Lovingly nostalgic, the show stands on the shoulders of the era’s genre titans, including Steven Spielberg, John Carpenter, Ridley Scott, and Stephen King, and heavily references their work...

Aug 22, 2016 · One of the most unique aspects of the series is its detailed commitment to the 1980s setting. But the '80s context presented is not merely an artistic throwback -- it is, in fact, strategically critical to the storyline and the success of the show.

Jul 18, 2022 · For fans of Stranger Things, buying retrotastic products and services helps them go to the 1980s in their mind’s eye and empathize with their beloved characters.

Apr 24, 2022 · Netflix's Stranger Things leans too heavily on the '80s, from its synthesizer soundtrack to Hopper's transformation into a cynical action hero.