The 'Burbs

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The 'Burbs

PG

1989

1h 42m

Comedy

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Settling in for some time off in his suburban home, Ray Peterson's vacation becomes a horror when the Klopeks, a suspiciously odd family, move in down the block. Enlisting the aid of his paranoid buddy, Art, and his militia-man neighbor, Rumsfield, Ray sends his son and wife 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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Critics Consensus

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.

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

03/26/2019

It's inconceivable that "The 'burbs looked good on paper.

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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.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

Mar 19

3/5

‘…long-winded satire that intrigues but doesn’t quite satisfy…’

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Jim Emerson

Orange County Register

Mar 18

There's a playful, anything-goes quality to "The 'Burbs."

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David Day

Horror Movie Talk

Sep 23

9/10

Dope AF

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Allan C

@RT15713161 3d

Subversively dark 80s comedy The 'Burbs (1989) **** A subversively dark and delightfully weird 80s comedy, The ’Burbs (1989) thrives on its committed cast—especially Tom Hanks and a surprisingly funny Corey Feldman—and Joe Dante’s playful, paranoid spin on suburban life. Not every gag lands, but its offbeat charm and cult appeal more than carry it. SEE LETTERBOXED FOR FULL REVIEW

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Nano N.

@Nanonevol 5d

A weak plot and a cast of has been never beens will waste an afternoon

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Joan Z.

@zimmer Mar 23

I love this movie and I wish Carrie Fisher had done more movies like this

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Rich G

@Richygreens Mar 18

A poor attempt for black empowerment , calling the man racist simply bc he is white and keke is black when she trespassed twice is worse than delusional and feels forced. Having it re brought up by the husband as well to emphasize said neighbor as racist when it doesn't exist isn't a good look for the show, keep it to the spooky mysterious and leave race out of it.

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Jeepers C

@RT12312147 Mar 13

This is one of my favorite comedies. It has a creepy undertone, but mixes it with comedy well. What a fun movie.

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Denis L.

@Viriato Mar 2

Fun watch. Still holds up relatively well.

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Ray Peterson

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Carrie Fisher

Carol Peterson

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Art Weingartner

Corey Feldman

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Synopsis

Settling in for some time off in his suburban home, Ray Peterson's vacation becomes a horror when the Klopeks, a suspiciously odd family, move in down the block. Enlisting the aid of his paranoid buddy, Art, and his militia-man neighbor, Rumsfield, Ray sends his son and wife 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 42m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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