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The 'Burbs

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Settling in for some time off in his suburban home, Ray Peterson's (Tom Hanks) vacation becomes a horror when the Klopeks, a suspiciously odd family, move in down the block. Enlisting the aid of his paranoid buddy, Art (Rick Ducommun), and his militia-man neighbor, Rumsfield (Bruce Dern), Ray sends his son and wife (Carrie Fisher) away on a trip while he investigates the Klopeks. When a neighbor disappears, Ray and his cohorts risk their lives to save their cul-de-sac from the clutches of evil.
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The 'Burbs has an engaging premise, likable cast, and Joe Dante at the helm -- so the mixed-up genre exercise they produce can't help but feel like a disappointment.

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Kim Newman Empire Magazine 03/26/2019
4/5
It fumbles at the last moment... but this is still mainly a pleasantly nasty delight that was strangely overlooked in the cinema. Go to Full Review
Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times 03/26/2019
It's inconceivable that "The 'burbs looked good on paper. Go to Full Review
Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 09/12/2017
B
Also starring Carrie Fisher, 'Burbs is a hilarious look at suburban mischief pre-Desperate Housewives. Check it out. Go to Full Review
David Day Horror Movie Talk Sep 23
9/10
Dope AF Go to Full Review
Joshua Mooney Movieline Sep 16
Tom Hanks, masterful comic actor that he is, is capable of appearing in some pretty mediocre films as he shows us yet again with "The 'Burbs." Go to Full Review
Mitchell Beaupre Paste Magazine 02/17/2024
8.5/10
That sense of frivolity helps you tuck yourselves into bed at night in your safe home, trusting in the knowledge that Tom Hanks saved the neighborhood. But The ‘Burbs also contains the lingering reminder of Ray’s words: “It’s not them, it’s us!” Go to Full Review
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Zach B @ZachBasham67 Dec 7 Laugh out loud funny See more Farah R. @Farah Dec 5 I wish I’d grown up with this movie because its flaws would’ve been endearing rather than annoying. The’Burbs is a fun dark comedy with enough good moments to keep you watching but not enough to return for a rewatch. See more Creek @Mister_BigBlock Nov 25 This movie is iconic. See more Liam D @Mediawatcher2003 Oct 21 Possibly Joe Dante’s most underrated film. This is a pretty fun dark comedy that does go off the deep end by the end but it has an terrific ensemble cast including Tom Hanks at his most wackiest and craziest See more W1LL _ Z Oct 17 One of the best 80s comedies, the score should be 90% easily See more Trey W @Treys Oct 15 One of the best all-around movies of the past 50 years. As comedy horror that wonder excitement. Perfect casting. They don’t make movies like this anymore. Please check it out See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Settling in for some time off in his suburban home, Ray Peterson's (Tom Hanks) vacation becomes a horror when the Klopeks, a suspiciously odd family, move in down the block. Enlisting the aid of his paranoid buddy, Art (Rick Ducommun), and his militia-man neighbor, Rumsfield (Bruce Dern), Ray sends his son and wife (Carrie Fisher) away on a trip while he investigates the Klopeks. When a neighbor disappears, Ray and his cohorts risk their lives to save their cul-de-sac from the clutches of evil.
Director
Joe Dante
Producer
Larry Brezner, Michael Finnell
Screenwriter
Dana Olsen
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Imagine Entertainment
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 17, 1989, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$34.1M
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Surround
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