The Burbs (1989) (original) (raw)

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An overstressed suburbanite and his paramilitaric neighbor struggle to prove their paranoid theory that the new family in town is a front for a cannibalistic cult.

UPC: 025192052828

Tags: Comedy (21), 1989 (9), Paranoia (9), Thriller (8), Suburbia (8), Horror (6), Black Comedy (5), 1980s (4), Basement (4), Peeping Tom (3), Fire (3), Dream (3), Garbage (3), Exploding House (3), Suspicion (3), Mystery (2), Intrigue (2), Occult (2), Skeleton (2), Obsession (2)

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Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1542 movies items)

" He's a man of peace in a savage land: Suburbia. 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 evil doings and commence an investigation. But it's hardly how Ray, who much prefers to drink beer, read his newspaper, and watch a ballgame on the tube, expected to spend his vacation. Woofing in this film, was legendary puppy dog, Darla who later woofed in The Silence of the"

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1542 movies items)

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Directed by Joe Dante (9 movies items)

" "I've never seen that. I've never seen anybody drive their garbage down to the street and bang the hell out of it with a stick. I-I've never seen that." Written by Dana Olsen Music by Jerry Goldsmith Cinematography by Robert M. Stevens Editing by Marshall Harvey"

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The Best of Tom Hanks (15 movies items)

" Ray Peterson "I've never seen that. I've never seen anybody drive their garbage down to the street and bang the hell out of it with a stick. I-I've never seen that.""

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My Favorite Films of 1989 (25 movies items)

" "I've never seen that. I've never seen anybody drive their garbage down to the street and bang the hell out of it with a stick. I-I've never seen that." Directed by Joe Dante Written by Dana Olsen Music by Jerry Goldsmith Cinematography by Robert M. Stevens Editing by Marshall Harvey"

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Movies the giraffe watched in 2020: July (30 movies items)

"Re-watch - July 26th I wanted to watch something with my daughter, and when I ran down our options she picked The Burbs. Even though I only watched it 6 years ago I'd forgotten how it ended somehow, which made the experience about as enjoyable as it was the first time around. The kiddo enjoyed it as well, so I'm hoping I can convince her to watch more of Joe Dante's films in the near future. "