Jul 04, 2019 from left, gaten matarazzo, joe keery and maya hawke in season 3 of stranger things. Nov 01, 2017 from the casting to the visual lingo, the new season was chock full of stranger things 80s references. Oct 29, 2017 season 2 of stranger things is upon us. Madmax when mike wheeler finn wolfhard is being told off by his parents, his father comes out with the old saying. Madmax the film playing at the hawk theater is james camerons the terminator 1984. In case you missed the previous parts, dedicated to the easter eggs in the first two. As we enter season 3 territory, its time to dissect the wellplaced references to stranger things 1 and 2. Oct 28, 2017 your take on stranger things is the nastalga of the 80s rather than the fantastic story telling of season 1 and how they departed from their own vision for season 2. Stranger things is an american science fiction horror web television series created by the duffer brothers and released on netflix. But we also recalled this scene from it 2017, when. Matt and ross duffer have never hidden their inner cinephiles, and season 2 of stranger things brings a slew of new homages to horror, action, and adventure films. The series was created by the duffer brothers, who are also executive producers along with shawn levy, dan cohen and iain paterson.
We know, that game is set in 20, yet it also features a lot of 80s references and has many. The siblings also serve as executive producers with shawn levy and dan cohen. The writers of stranger things 2 cleverly make reference to the biggest criticism of their own show in episode five when lucas tells max the entire arc of season one, and his new love interest. If youre looking for the soundtrack and music references, click here. Easter eggs you missed in stranger things season 2 looper. Its the same book he reads to eleven in episode three of this season. On his way home from a friends house, young will sees something terrifying. Learn more at top 10 stranger things 2 movie references subscribe. Stranger things 2 was confirmed by netflix on august 31, 2016 for a 2017 release. We added actors, director, and movie trailers to the brief list below the video.
Two actors who got their start in the 1980s joined the cast of stranger things in season 2. There are several movie references throughout the series. The lost sister everything you cant miss in the second installment of the netflix mostawaited series part 7 of 9. From hoppers important bracelet to a secret morse code knock and a connection between eleven and mind flayer, weve rounded up the details, references, and callbacks to season one you might not have noticed. It consists of nine episodes ranging from fortyfive to sixtytwo minutes in length. Nov 01, 2017 from the easy ghostbusters nods to the vonnegut easter egg you probably missed heres every movie reference from stranger things 2. From the easy ghostbusters nods to the vonnegut easter egg you probably missed heres every movie reference from stranger things 2. So, when hopper turned up at merrills farm to investigate a rotting pumpkin patch, the surname rang an easteregg bell. This article contains minor spoilers for the second season of stranger things, now streaming on netflix. I edited this video after watching the whole season, discussing with friends, reading some articles, watching some videos on the internet. Here is every pop culture reference that we found in stranger things season 2. Madmax nancy wheeler natalia dyer still has a poster of tom cruise on her bedroom wall, first seen in season 1. Stranger things season 02 episode 07 grant morrison the invisibles 08.
Here are a selection of references we spotted throughout season 2. There also was a clearly visible hint in episode 1, when joyce was finishing. Stranger things season 2 promos reference the attack on barb updated a new teaser for season 2 of netflixs stranger things hints at the aftermath of. It was true in season 1, and even moreso in season 2. An announcement trailer revealed that the second season consisted of nine episodes as well as showing the working. I agree strongly with this list and not only was it entertaining, but it was also very informative. Stranger things is now one of netflixs mostwatched series, and the scifi horror shows success is largely thanks to its embrace of 80s pop culture nostalgia films like et, poltergiest. James camerons classic action movie served as inspiration for the sophomore drama. The entire plotline of dustin finding a baby demogorgon and feeding it was an homage to gremlins. This post contains spoilers for stranger things 2 it was the 1980s you kinda had to be there.
Oct 31, 2017 there are several movie references throughout the series. All the pop culture references and homages, episode by episode from phoebe cates and new coke to dawn of the dead and jaws, heres a. Just when we though we couldnt be graced by good music references anymore, we get to see another incredible poster on murrays house starring mc5, a rock band from lincoln park, michigan, usa, formed in 1964. A complete list of 80s easter eggs and pop culture references in the sixth episode of season two of the supernatural netflix series, stranger things. Nov 02, 2017 so while its totally okay to rewatch all of season 2 just for fun, weve gone ahead and made a list of all those nifty references you may have missed the first time around in stranger things. Jul 09, 2019 stranger things 3 is certainly not breaking that mold if anything, the new season leans even harder into the pop culture references game with some more overt references that even have a. The character john ace merrill not only appears in the novel needful things but is the main antagonist in.
While some of the winks and references in stranger things 2 are quite. When it comes to 80s references, stranger things season 2 is king. Stranger things season 2 easter eggs, references, callbacks. Nov 03, 2017 stranger things has been a hodgepodge of cultural references since the very first episode, but the second season of the duffer brothers scifi horror show ratcheted up the winks and easter eggs. This is a supercut of selected scenes from netflix tv serie stranger things 2 associated with scenes from 19701980s movies.
All the pop culture references and homages, episode by episode from phoebe cates and new coke to dawn of the dead and jaws, heres a guide to what you might. All the movie references and homages in stranger things 2. The second season of the american science fiction horror web television series stranger things, titled stranger things 2, was released worldwide exclusively via netflixs web streaming service on october 27, 2017. Stranger things 2 is packed with everything from small nods to fullon homage scenes to classic films, from the 1980s when the show is set, and beyond. List of 80s references in stranger things season 2 episode 6. Stranger things season 2 is packed with references to movies and tv shows from the early 1980s, which foreshadow events in the series or pay loving homage to filmmakers. How aliens influenced season 2 courtesy of netflix james camerons classic action movie served as inspiration for the sophomore drama, creators matt and ross duffer say. The first season of stranger things also had its fair share of close encounters references, particularly with the way joyce byers used lights to communicate with will in the upside down. An episodebyepisode guide to all the 80s popculture references in the 1985set third season of the hit netflix series stranger things, from corey hart songs and new coke to red dawn and john. Easter eggs you missed in stranger things season 2. We see the title on the marquee of the local cinema, and then we see a commercial for the james cameronhelmed scifi classic.
Stranger things season 2 promo references barb screen rant. From the casting to the visual lingo, the new season was chock full of stranger things 80s references. If your friend jumps off a cliff, youre going to jump, too. Stranger things 2 on netflix is full of 80s references to the work of steven spielberg, john. Set in 1984, the series includes a copious amount of references to the pop culture of the day. A complete list of 80s easter eggs and pop culture references in the fourth episode of season two of the supernatural netflix series, stranger things. Stranger things 2 has more 80s references than you could. Stranger things season 3 movie references explained time. Stranger things season 2 begins during the scifi action movies opening weekend. This post contains spoilers for stranger things season 3 one of the best parts about watching a new season of netflixs stranger things besides jumping on the 80s nostalgia.
We see the title on the marquee of the local cinema, and then we see a commercial for the. List of 80s references in stranger things season 2 episode 4. The netflix original series stranger things is heavily influenced by pop. By continuing to browse you are agreeing to the use of these cookies. The 10 best movie references in stranger things season 2. List of 80s references in stranger things season 2 episode. Apr 18, 2020 the kids in stranger things are first generation gamers with tastes for the fantasy genre. Check out this fantastic list of the top 10 stranger things season 2 movie references. Stranger things season 2 all the easter eggs, references, homages and callbacks episode 7. Stranger things season 2 is filled with 80s movie, pop culture, and even comic references you may have missed. The shot would have been taken around the time of risky business 1983.
Oct 03, 2017 video essay lists the references in the referenceheavy show. What are some pop culture references in stranger things. The arcade this was a major part of wargames 1983 and tron 1982 where the leads are seen as the best players like the gang are at the start. Nearby, a sinister secret lurks in the depths of a government lab. Season 2 even opens up with dustin and lucas facing off in the arcade classic, dragons lair. Long before he was the faithful samwise gamgee, accompanying frodo baggins on a journey to save middleearth in the lord of the rings trilogy, actor sean astin was the optimistic asthmatic mikey walsh, leading his friends on quest for pirates gold in the 1985 classic the. Stranger things season 2 references and easter eggs. Alien 1979 and aliens 1986 the faceless creature in stranger things combines design elements and traits from predator and the first two alien movies. Madmax merrill is a known name in the stephen king universe, of which stranger things creators matt and ross duffer are fans. Stranger things has been a hodgepodge of cultural references since the very first episode, but the second season of the duffer brothers sci.
The mall setting and employee uniforms take a cue from the 1982 movie fast times at ridgemont high. Stranger things 2, the second season of the netflix original stranger things, was released on october 27, 2017. This is a supercut of selected scenes from netflix tv serie. You cant miss the two references to the terminator, which opened in theaters the weekend before the events of stranger things season 2. Stranger things season 2 references and easter eggs imdb. Strange things are afoot in hawkins, indiana, where a young boys sudden disappearance unearths a young girl with otherworldly powers. Thats why there are more 80s jokes, references, and easter eggs than most fans could hope. Heavily inspired by the films of steven spielberg and john carpenter, as well as the work of stephen king, stranger things wears its homages on its sleeve, using them to. Though stranger things is famous for riffing on popular 80s callbacks, youll also find more than a few references that stretch outside that decade this season. Here we go with the part 3 of our ninepart stranger things 2 article series, in which well do our very best to catch all the visual easter eggs, references, homages and callback from the fabulous 80s that the author put onscreen. The halloween costumes worn by the main characters are a morethanobvious reference to the first installment of the ghostbusters movies franchise, directed by ivan reitman. Complete easter egg and reference guide features stranger things season 2 is filled with 80s movie, pop culture, and even comic references you may have missed. However, be aware there are spoilers ahead that reveal the fate of key characters and the outcome of the show. The series was created by the duffer brothers, who are also executive producers along with shawn levy, dan cohen and iain paterson the second season stars winona ryder, david.
The third season of stranger things contains multiple references to back to the. Warning major spoilers for stranger things season 2 ahead strangers things season 2 is now on netflix, bringing back eleven and the rest of the gang as they continue to fight off the invading monsters from the upside down. But thanks to a deep reservoir of references and easter eggs in the second season of. Heres every great movie reference from stranger things 2. Heres a comprehensive guide to the hints sprinkled throughout the show.
Sean astin makes a goonies reference on stranger things cbr. The show, with its second season starting soon, looked at its influences with the same. This was, no doubt, a nod to season 1 when mike jumped off the edge of a quarry and was saved by eleven millie bobby brown. Some of these references are overt, others more subtle, but they all come together to create the heavy vibe of nostalgia that permeates throughout stranger things. Stranger thingsseason 2 stranger things wiki fandom. Aug 17, 2017 gaten matarazzo, finn wolfhard, caleb mclaughlin, and noah schnapp in stranger things season 2 photo by jackson lee davis netflix netflixs critically acclaimed, awardwinning stranger things returns for a second season on october 27, 2017 and in support of the shows upcoming season, the cast and series creatorswritersdirectors matt duffer and ross duffer participated in a. More specifically, that poster designed by gary grimshaw, look here for the amazing color version is from a. The second season of the american science fiction horror web television series stranger things, titled stranger things 2, was released worldwide exclusively via netflix s web streaming service on october 27, 2017. Stranger things season 2 movie references, movies to watch.