The 'Burbs
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The 'Burbs

1989 Joe Dante 102 MIN

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.

HORROR CENTRALITY
35 /100

Primarily a dark comedy and suburban paranoia satire. It contains suspenseful, creepy sequences and a threatening premise, but horror is not the core identity; removing horror would not fundamentally change the film, though those moments contribute to mood.

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DREADPICK SUMMARY

Best for viewers looking for a light on scares, psychological and low-gore horror movie.

DREADPICK
SCARINESS 10
TENSION 20
DREAD 30
GORE 0
ATMOSPHERE 60
PSYCHOLOGICAL 70
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DIRECTOR Joe Dante
STUDIO Universal Pictures
RELEASE 1989
RUNTIME 102 min

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