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Video lovingly roasting 'Stranger Things' shows how it's basically the same storyline as 'The Hangover'

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Mike, Lucas, and Dustin are compared to the men in "The Hangover" in a new video. Netflix
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  • Warning: Spoilers ahead for Netflix's hit series "Stranger Things."
  • In a new "Honest Trailer" from Screen Junkies, "Stranger Things" gets roasted for its reliance on nostalgia.
  • The video points out that Will going missing and the oddball group of kids trying to find him is very similar to the plot of "The Hangover."
  • They also note all the "E.T" and other '80s movie references used throughout the film.
  • From "Jaws" to "Aliens" and many more, "Stranger Things" is known for it's homages to existing pop culture.
  • But the video also applauds the excellent casting and breakout performances of the young kids, including Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown).
  • Plus everyone loves the intro music for "Stranger Things" (and would never skip it on Netflix).
  • Watch the full video below to see all the jokes made the expense of "Stranger Things."

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Kim was an entertainment correspondent for Insider. She was best known as Insider's resident "Game of Thrones" analyst, and authored "The Unofficial Guide to Game of Thrones." Kim moderated panels for the annual Con of Thrones fan convention and made guest appearances on podcasts including "Night's Cast," "Bald Move," and "Game of Owns." She co-hosts the "House of the Dragon" unofficial recap podcast "A Cast of Kings."Kim covered other sci-fi and fantasy series, including "Stranger Things," "Dark," "Westworld," "The OA," and more. Kim graduated from Hunter College with a degree in cultural anthropology.