Stranger Things Influence: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Collin and guest host Doug continue the ‘Scoops Ahoy’ Influence series with a look at how 1980's 'The Empire Strikes Back' (and the Star Wars universe in general) helped shape Stranger Things. From force-pushing train cars to name-dropping Lando, there's so much to talk about that not even the Millennium Falcon could hold it all. Grab your trusty lightsaber, embrace the Dark Side, and join us!

Videos referenced: “Every Stranger Things Movie Reference Revealed by the Duffer Brothers (Seasons 1-3) | WIRED - YouTube” (WIRED): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGGc1wGmgbM&t=715s

"The Empire Strikes Back" trailer copyright 20th Century Fox / Lucasfilm

"Stranger Things" copyright Netflix

"Twist of Fate" copyright MCA Records