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Movie Info

Release Date: February 17, 1989
Runtime: 102 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (3)
Genres:
Thriller Comedy Horror
Budget: $18,000,000
Revenue: $49,101,993
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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56%
Tomatometer
45
45/100
Metacritic
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6.8/10
TMDB
1,351 votes
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6.8/10
IMDb
91,512 votes
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The 'Burbs

1989

"Curiosity killed the neighborhood cat, or did it?"

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $18,000,000
Revenue: $49,101,993
Profit $31,101,993
ROI +172.8% (2.7x)

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The 'Burbs is directed by Joe Dante .

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Crew & Production

Keywords

#amused 145 #dark comedy 86 #serial killer 75 #absurd 74 #psychopath 61 #paranoia 47 #neighbor 28 #slasher 23 #vacation 16 #dream sequence 13 #murderer 10 #suburbia 8 #chainsaw 8 #new neighbor 7 #psycho 6

Trivia & Fun Facts about The 'Burbs

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  • The film was shot primarily on location in a suburban neighborhood in California, giving it an authentic feel that contrasts sharply with the bizarre events that unfold.

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  • The character of Ray Peterson was originally intended to be more of a straight man but evolved into a more comedic role due to Tom Hanks' improvisational skills during filming.

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  • The infamous scene where the characters dig up the yard was filmed using real dirt, but to make it easier for the actors, the crew used a lightweight substitute for the dirt to keep the filming process manageable.

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  • In one scene, a character can be seen wearing a T-shirt that features a reference to the film 'The Goonies', which was also produced by Steven Spielberg, connecting the two films within the same entertainment universe.

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  • During the scene where Ray and his friends are spying on the neighbors, a continuity error occurs with the position of a car that appears in different spots between shots, distracting viewers from the unfolding action.

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  • Director Joe Dante, known for his work on 'Gremlins', infused 'The 'Burbs' with a similar blend of horror and humor, showcasing his distinctive style in both films.

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