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The 'Burbs
🎬 Movie

The 'Burbs

1989 · 102 min Comedy Horror Thriller
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

When secretive new neighbors move in next door, suburbanite Ray Peterson and his friends let their paranoia get the best of them as they start to suspect the newcomers of evildoings and commence an investigation. But it's hardly how Ray, who much prefers drinking beer, reading his newspaper and watching a ball game on the tube expected to spend his vacation.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director builds tension not through shock, but through feeling — the viewer senses something is wrong long before it becomes obvious. Atmosphere matters more than any plot twist.

This isn't a film for the faint-hearted, nor for seasoned viewers who claim to fear nothing. It exists somewhere between — pressing psychologically rather than physically.

Ideal for fans of psychological horror. Slasher fans should look elsewhere.

Director: Joe Dante

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late in the evening, with two people. Make tea, put away the phone, don't turn on the lights.

🎭 Cast

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Ray Peterson

Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

Lt. Mark Rumsfield

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Carol Peterson

Rick Ducommun

Rick Ducommun

Art Weingartner

Wendy Schaal

Wendy Schaal

Bonnie Rumsfield

Corey Feldman

Corey Feldman

Ricky Butler

Courtney Gains

Courtney Gains

Hans Klopek

Henry Gibson

Henry Gibson

Dr. Werner Klopek

Gale Gordon

Gale Gordon

Walter Seznick

Dick Miller

Dick Miller

Vic, Garbageman #1

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