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The 'Burbs

Movie·1989·Comedy, Horror, Thriller·1h 42m·6.8 (1,378)·Directed by Joe Dante

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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.

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Tom HanksTom HanksRay PetersonBruce DernBruce DernLt. Mark RumsfieldCarrie FisherCarrie FisherCarol PetersonRick DucommunRick DucommunArt WeingartnerWendy SchaalWendy SchaalBonnie RumsfieldCorey FeldmanCorey FeldmanRicky ButlerCourtney GainsCourtney GainsHans KlopekHenry GibsonHenry GibsonDr. Werner Klopek

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