21 movie references you might have missed in Netflix's 'Stranger Things

Netflix's new series "Stranger Things" isa surprise hit. It isalso a rarity in today's pop culture landscape: a story and characters that are completely original and not based off any existing property.And at the same time, this show, set in the 1980s, would not exist without many previous works.As various video compilations, lengthy glossaries, and listshave pointed out, "Stranger Things" is filled with movie references from the 1970s to the 1980s. Some are so easy anyone could spot (a poster for "The Thing" in the background), while others take a little more work (a shot in "Stranger Things" that mirrors onein "E.T.") These are not coincidences and the Duffer Brothers, who created the show, have not been shy about their influences.Here are 21movie references you might have missed in "Stranger Things":A poster for John Carpenter's 1982 remake of "The Thing" can be seen in the basement where the boys spend most of their time.Carpenter's influence hangs over the show in many ways, with many noting he highly influenced the score. Carpenter both directed and composed the 1978 horror classic "Halloween."The score also has hints of "Blade Runner."In another shot, you can spot a poster for "The Evil Dead" hanging in Jonathan's bedroom.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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