The kids exclaim, "This is totally <Red Dawn>!" in disbelief. The Soviets invaded Hawkins. No one could have imagined there would be a secret Soviet base underground in the town of Hawkins. Dustin, who accidentally hears Soviet secret communications, infiltrates the Soviet secret base along with clever Erica, Robin who's fluent in foreign languages, and sturdy Steve. Viewers who know the movie <Red Dawn> can immediately understand what Season 3 is about from this line.