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

Movie references in Stranger Things
Movie references in Stranger Things

12. The Shining (1980)

Joyce Byers_Left and Jack Torrance_Right (Character Roles) | Image via Netflix and Prime Video
Joyce Byers_Left and Jack Torrance_Right (Character Roles) | Image via Netflix and Prime Video

In Stranger Things Season 2, Joyce Byers uses an axe to break into her home's bathroom, similar to Jack Torrance's iconic scene in The Shining (1980). The scene where Jack breaks through a door with an axe while shouting, "Here's Johnny!" is reflected when Joyce frantically chops through the bathroom door to save Will. This homage creates a chilling parallel, reinforcing the tension and urgency in both scenes.

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Edited by Sangeeta Mathew