This article contains spoilers for Stranger Things season 4 volume 1.
Stranger Things volume 1 is absolutely packed with Easter eggs and references to pop culture and horror movies. Stranger Things is a unique TV series, a perfect blend of science-fiction, horror, and 1980s nostalgia, all presented through the eyes of a young group of pop-culture-aware teenagers. That naturally means every season of Stranger Things is full of entertaining Easter eggs.
Sometimes the Easter eggs are simple ones, with a character wearing a particular T-shirt or an appropriate poster seen on a wall. On other occasions they're pretty deep, with Stranger Things riffing on major plot points, recreating key scenes and iconic shots, and giving a loving nod to the classic horror films that have shaped its genre. Stranger Things season 4 volume 1 follows the Duffer brothers' usual pattern, merging a whole lot of key influences together to make something fresh and original.
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Stranger Things season 4 riffs on haunted house horror moves, and on the nightmarish Freddie Kruger. But there are also a lot more Easter eggs, including some quite subtle ones that will slip past most viewers. Here are all the Easter eggs in Stranger Things season 4 volume 1.
The kids in Stranger Things have always been noted for their awareness of popular culture. This time around, the various rooms are adorned with posters referencing numerous different films and actors. These include:
There's also a bit of product placement in Stranger Things season 4 — specifically, the placement of amusing products that harken back to the 1980s. These include:
Stranger Things season 4 volume 1 introduces the Hellfire Club,
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