Stranger Things IS very good. Quite excellent TV. Superb soundtrack (as mentioned, though Joy Division perhaps not quite right) - the synth stuff is very evocative. Some of it's references/ homages are name checked (Risky Business, the soundtrack, Tangerine Dream - check) others obvious (Stand By Me, Goonies) and others just visual (80s electronics - the walkie talkies are SO cool!, ape hangers, banana seats... and those lights!!)
Edit: and Altered States sensory depravation, ET... it's loaded with references
On top of that, it really is accomplished tele. Deserves a mention in the 'what's on tonight' thread or summat.