Obviously a nod to all the old horror films

Take a look at the character names:

Tommy = Tommy Doyle
Nancy = Nancy Thompson
Lori = Laurie Strode
Brady = Brady from Halloween 4
Freddy = Freddy Kruger
Detective Brackett = Sheriff Brackett
Kara = Kara Strode

Of course it could all be a coincidence, but probably not lol.