When it was released in the summer of 2016, not only did Stranger Things become a pop culture phenomenon, but it was also a true love letter to the 1980s.
Today, we look back at the creation, success, and impact of an era-defining show that introduced 1980s culture to a whole new generation. In this episode, we'll look at:
- The struggles the Duffer brothers went through to get the show made
- The specific premise they used that combined two 1980s icons
- The real-life CIA experiments that led to the creation of Eleven
- The 1980s movies that influenced the show
- How Stranger Things became one of the crown jewels for Netflix
- How Stranger Things may have led to a resurgence of 1980s-based movies and TV shows
The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s
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