19. Day of the Dead (1985)

In Stranger Things Season 3, Episode 1, the characters go to the “Starcourt Mall Theater” to watch Day of the Dead. This 1985 horror movie is about zombies, and its themes connect to the season’s story. The show’s battle at the mall, where monsters attack, feels similar to the movie’s zombie outbreak. The scene helps viewers know the season is set in 1985. Instead of just a reference, it blends into the story naturally.
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Edited by Sangeeta Mathew