What is the movie The Burbs about?

Settling in for some time off in his suburban home, Ray Peterson’s (Tom Hanks) vacation becomes a horror when the Klopeks, a suspiciously odd family, move in down the block. Enlisting the aid of his paranoid buddy, Art (Rick Ducommun), and his militia-man neighbor, Rumsfield (Bruce Dern), Ray sends his son and wife (Carrie Fisher) away on a trip while he investigates the Klopeks. When a neighbor disappears, Ray and his cohorts risk their lives to save their cul-de-sac from the clutches of evil.
The ‘Burbs/Film synopsis

Where can I see the burbs?

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Is the burbs streaming anywhere?

The ‘Burbs | Netflix.

Is the burbs a good movie?

‘The ‘Burbs’ is a great movie and I would recommend it to anyone. Tom Hanks does a great job at playing the role of an ordinary guy with ordinary problems. Every time I watch this movie, I can really feel like I am actually there. We all have weird neighbors and can relate to what Hanks is going through.

What happened to Walter in the burbs?

Some of the neighbors jump to the conclusion that the Klopeks have killed Walter and disposed of his corpse. However, at the end of the film they find that Walter has returned alive and well, and that the Klopeks were only receiving his mail, having retrieved the toupee as well.

What are the Klopeks doing in the burbs?

The Klopeks are a nomadic German family who apparently practice human sacrifices. There is no indication in the movie the Klopeks were satanists or undertook any human sacrifices as is thought by their neighbours.

Is the burbs on shudder?

The Burbs is currently available to stream via Shudder on Amazon Prime.

Is the burbs on Tubi?

Watch The Burbs (1989) – Free Movies | Tubi.

What happens at the end of the burbs?

In this final moments, it’s revealed that the Klopeks are indeed as sinister as the suburbanites had thought. Dr. Klopek, played by Henry Gibson, makes an attempt to kill Ray. Then we discover that the trunk of his car is filled with human skeletons.

What genre is The Green Mile?

Drama
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The Green Mile/Genres

What street was the burbs filmed on?

Colonial Street
According to fast-rewind.com, filming of The Burbs’ Mayfield Place, the street in the movie, was shot at the Universal Studios Lot located in Los Angeles, California. The neighbourhood is called Colonial Street and the houses are moved in and out and around to create the desired look of a street.

What city was the burbs set in?

Location. Hinkley Hills is obviously fictional, but the opening scene zooms into the town from outer space, eventually pinpointing Mayfield Place, the main location of the film.

Who are the characters in the Burbs by Tom Hanks?

Paranoia about non-conformist’s strikes the burbs in this Hanks vehicle with the then very hot Carrie Fisher. This film has everything, the military neighbor, the conspiracy neighbor, the laid back cool teenage kid next door neighbor, and of course, the proverbial neighborhood psychotic.

Who are the actors in the Burbs 1989?

Cast overview, first billed only: Tom Hanks Ray Peterson Bruce Dern Mark Rumsfield Carrie Fisher Carol Peterson Rick Ducommun Art Weingartner Corey Feldman Ricky Butler

What did Ray do in the Burbs movie?

Spooked into action, Ray and his wacky neighbors go ‘ghoul-busting’, and who would have imagined that they had suddenly trespassed into terror. Directors

Who are the Klopeks in the TV show The Burbs?

When Ray’s dog brings home what looks like a human femur bone, they are further convinced. Ray’s wife, Carol, tired of her husband’s and his buddies’ behavior, organizes a welcome visit for the Klopeks. Carol, Ray, Rumsfield, and Bonnie meet Hans, Reuben, and Werner Klopek.