Mixtapes, arcades, Ghostbusters costumes, and classic rock anthems all power the 1980s vibe of Stranger Things. This quiz focuses on the show’s pop culture references.
Which 1980s song by The Clash becomes a key emotional link between Will and his family in season 1?
Train in Vain
London Calling
Should I Stay or Should I Go
Rock the Casbah
In season 2, what Halloween costumes do the boys wear together, referencing a popular 1980s movie?
Indiana Jones costumes
Back to the Future outfits
Ghostbusters costumes
Star Wars stormtroopers
Which Kate Bush song, originally released in 1985, becomes Max’s lifeline against Vecna in season 4?
Hounds of Love
Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)
Wuthering Heights
Cloudbusting
What Metallica song does Eddie Munson perform on his guitar in the Upside Down during season 4?
Master of Puppets
Enter Sandman
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Ride the Lightning
Which arcade game does Dustin lose the high score on to the mysterious player named Madmax in season 2?
Dragon’s Lair
Galaga
Pac-Man
Dig Dug
What classic tabletop role playing game do the kids play throughout the series?
Call of Cthulhu
Dungeons and Dragons
Traveller
Gamma World
In season 3, Steve Harrington and Robin Buckley work at Scoops Ahoy, which has what theme?
Outer space themed
Nautical and sailor themed
Wild West themed
Jungle explorer themed
Which famous mall brand names like The Gap and Sam Goody appear in Starcourt Mall’s storefronts, reinforcing the 80s setting?
Real 1980s chains like The Gap and Sam Goody
Entirely fictional stores with no real brands
Only local Indiana store names
Only modern brands from the 2000s
Max first bonds with the group partly through her skills in which type of 1980s hangout?
The local video game arcade
The Hawkins roller rink
The local record shop
The community movie theater
What type of media do the kids often use to record or play back messages, fitting the 1980s technology of the show?
Cassette tapes and VHS tapes
USB drives and streaming apps
CDs and DVDs
Blu-ray discs and SD cards
Starter
You noticed some of the 80s references, but plenty of music and movie nods slipped past you.
Solid
Nice job. You remembered many of the music cues, movies, and games that shape the show’s 80s flavor.
Expert!
You catch nearly every 80s reference in Stranger Things, from background posters to the songs that save lives.
Stranger Things is packed with 80s nostalgia. Listening closely to the soundtrack and watching the background details reveals even more hidden references. Stranger Things Quizzes
