The Evil Dead (1981)
Poster on Jonathan's wall.The Thing (1982)
Poster on the wall in Mike's basement.Red Dawn (1984)
Dustin refers to the movie at the Russian compound.The Terminator (1984)
Though introduced in the previous episode, it is shown here just how many similarities Grigori shares with The Terminator from "The Terminator." His muscular build, jaw line, haircut, half-finger gloves, weapons, gait, clothing, foreign accent, relentlessness, and motorcycle are all reminiscent of the characteristics/behaviors exhibited by a Cyberdyne Systems T-800 Model 101. Additionally, when Hopper questions Mayor Larry about the man's identity, Mayor Larry defiantly says, "He's Arnold Schwarzenegger."Die Hard (1988)
The scene where Hopper holds a gun to the back of Grigori's head references the scene in Die Hard where McClane holds a gun to Tony's head. In both scenes the hero threatens to shoot the bad guy, and the bad guy says he won't do it because he's a policeman. In Die Hard Tony says, "Because you're a policeman. There are rules for policemen." In Stranger Things Grigori says, "Because you're a policeman. Policemen have rules."
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