Stranger Things season 4: Fans tip crossover after writers drop clue | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

“That means that – yes – on this board, you will discover the DNA that makes up season 4! Enjoy, and stay safe!”

Although Stranger Things season three contained familiar references to properties like The Terminator and Aliens, it also took inspiration from espionage thrillers like The Hunt for Red October and Red Dawn to strengthen its Cold War elements.

The Video Store Friday whiteboard revealed by the writers features familiar blockbusters like The Matrix, Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings trilogies.

However, there are also some surprising choices hidden amongst the popular franchises, such as record store comedy High Fidelity, Japanese indie horror Society and Colin Treverrow’s critically maligned The Book of Henry.