19 ’80s Movie references in Stranger Things you probably didn't notice

Movie references in Stranger Things
Movie references in Stranger Things

6. Stand By Me (1986)

Stand By Me (Top) and Stranger Things (Bottom) | Image via Prime Video and Netflix
Stand By Me (Top) and Stranger Things (Bottom) | Image via Prime Video and Netflix

The boys' trip down the train tracks in Stranger Things Season 1 is a clear allusion to Stand By Me (1986). To discover a missing youngster, a group of boys travels along railroad lines in the movie Stand By Me. Similar to this, Mike, Lucas, and Dustin follow the trail in Stranger Things as they look for their friend Will, who has gone missing. This tribute emphasizes the close camaraderie and spirit of adventure that both sets of guys share.

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Edited by Sangeeta Mathew