The 'Burbs (1989)

THE 'BURBS (1989)

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    Tom Hanks portrays suburbanite Ray Peterson, whose plans for a peaceful vacation are disturbed by a creepy new family on the block, in this outrageous suspense-comedy directed by Joe Dante.
    To the disappointment of his wife Carol (Carrie Fisher), Ray decides to spend a relaxing week at home, and soon gets into trouble with his neighbors - a hefty busybody (Rick Ducommun), a freaked-out-ex-soldier (Bruce Dern), and a spacey teenager (Corey Feldman) - as they observe the strange happenings next door at the Klopeks bizarre residence.
    When the neighborhood grouch suddenly disappears, the men are convinced the ramshackle house hides some hideous clues. Armed with assault rifles, high-powered binoculars and a shovel, they decide to see for themselves exactly what is going on in the Klopek place.
    Set in an average neighborhood that is anything but average, The Burbs blends slapstick comedy and spine-tingling mystery with the type of witty humor that has made Tom Hanks one of today's most popular stars.

RATING: PG

STARRING:

Tom Hanks: Ray Peterson
Bruce Dern: Mark Rumsfield
Carrie Fisher: Carol Peterson
Rick Ducommun: Art Weingartner
Corey Feldman: Ricky Butler

YEAR OF RELEASE: 1989

SCREENWRITER: Dana Olsen

DIRECTOR: Joe Dante

RUNNING TIME: 101 minutes

STUDIO: Universal

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In the basement of the Klopek's house, there is a sled with the word "Rosebud" on it, a reference to Citizen Kane.

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