The 'Burbs

"He's a man of peace in a savage land... Suburbia."

Feb 17 1989 PG 1h 42m
Comedy, Mystery, Thriller

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.

Plot

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 drinking beer, reading his newspaper and watching a ballgame on the tube expected to spend his vacation.

Written by

Dana Olsen

Directed by

Joe Dante

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
86,679
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
45
Popularity
NA