In 2016, the series Stranger Things completely captivated the viewers - and recently the third season was released, the success of which, in addition to the tense story, probably also lies in the fact that the creators extremely successfully captured the nostalgic spirit of the 80s of the last century. If you have successfully watched the last season, then you can reach for this bunch of crazy movies that you will DEFINITELY like.
If you have already watched the new season Stranger Things and longing for something similar, be sure to browse our list 15 absolutely insane movies, which you will also like if you enjoyed the Stranger Things series.
15 Totally Crazy Movies You'll Love:
1. Throat (1975)
Steven Spielberg's first hit, the horror film Jaws, was partly the inspiration for the creators of the Stranger Things series. Supposedly, the Demogorgon was modeled after the throat of the huge shark from this cult horror film.
2. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Another Spielberg hit that also earned an Oscar. In Stranger Things, following the example of this film, they shot the scene when Will sees the Mind Flayer - the main antagonist of the series.
3. Invasion of the Third Creatures (1978)
Invisible spores rain down from space, which sprout into unusual flowers on earth. Soon after, people begin to behave very strangely, and the increasing number of dead also becomes alarming. This film also reportedly served as an inspiration for Stranger Things.
4. The Eighth Passenger (1979)
This cult sci-fi thriller is a must-see for all Stranger Things fans. When a group of people land on the moon, they soon find out that someone has been attacked by a mysterious creature.
5. Radiance (1980)
One of the most cult horror films, based on the book written by Stephen King. A father turns into an evil psychopath in an abandoned hotel, and his son and wife must fight to survive.
6. ET (1982)
Stranger Things is a series that excels at instilling fear and terror, but it is more than just a horror show. It is also a story about friendship that forms between unusual individuals. Similar to the cult film ET, which, like Stranger Things, includes many elements of science fiction and fantasy.
7. The Thing (1982)
An expedition in Antarctica discovers a whole camp of dead people. Who killed them? Or better: "what" killed them? The creators of the Stranger Things series have repeatedly emphasized that the director of this film was an important inspiration for the series.
8. Uncontrollable Power (1984)
Drew Barrymore, who plays the protagonist Charlie in the film, who gains pyrokinesis abilities, is very similar to the character Eleven in Stranger Things.
9. Gremlins (1984)
Dustin's pet named Dart has its roots in the Gremlins character Gizmo.
10. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
In an Indian village, the residents ask Indiana Jones to find a mysterious stone that can save them from a terrible fate. The Indiana Jones movies also had a significant influence on Stranger Things.
11. Ghostbusters (1984)
In the first season, we see all four boys from Stranger Things dressed in ghostbuster costumes, a direct reference to this cult film from 1984.
12. The Neverending Story (1984)
Based on the bestselling book (which is also worth your time), the film tells the story of a boy who discovers a book that takes him on an adventure. In the series, Dustin and Suzie sing a song from this movie.
13. The Terminator (1984)
This movie is so iconic that it's hard to deny how far-reaching an influence it had on the movies and series that followed. Although there are no robots in Stranger Things, we can draw an analogy between the robots in Terminator and the aliens in Stranger Things.
14. The Eighth Passenger 2 (1986)
The film takes place 57 years after the first part. The moon from the first part becomes a colony, but over time it has lost contact with other people. See for yourself how the suspenseful story unfolds. Paul Reiser also appears in the second season of Stranger Things.
15. Die Tall (1988)
The first part of Die Hard is an action film about a police officer who tries to rescue hostages from a German terrorist organization. Even in the Stranger Things series, there are a lot of action scenes.
