The 'Burbs

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Tom Hanks leads a quirky suburban trio unraveling the mystery of their eerie new neighbors. Lawn gnomes, suspicious noises, and zany antics collide in this dark comedy where paranoia runs wild and normalcy is hilariously disrupted.

The 'Burbs Trivia

In the movie "The 'Burbs", which actor played the character Ray Peterson? (Medium)
#1: Dan Aykroyd
#2: Tom Hanks
#3: Bruce Dern
#4: Rick Ducommun
In the movie "The 'Burbs", what is the name of Ray Peterson's eccentric neighbor? (Easy)
#1: Ricky Butler
#2: Art Weingartner
#3: Walter Seznick
#4: Mark Rumsfield
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The 'Burbs Fun Facts

The entire film was shot over the course of ten weeks on the same street used in Desperate Housewives.
The production team built the house that catches fire at the end of the movie, only to dismantle it immediately after filming was completed.

The 'Burbs Polls

Who is your favorite character from The \'Burbs?
Ray Peterson
Art Weingartner
Mark Rumsfield
Walter Seznick
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Favorite Scene from The 'Burbs
The Klopeks' House
The Basement Digging
Ray's Nightmare
Art's Theory
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Popular Characters

Ray Peterson
Art Weingartner
Mark Rumsfield
Carol Peterson
Bruce Dern
Ricky Butler
The Klopeks

Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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film-release
July 10, 1989

Release of The 'Burbs

The movie The 'Burbs, a dark comedy film directed by Joe Dante and starring Tom Hanks, was officially released to the public.

film-production
1988

Filming of The 'Burbs

Principal photography for The 'Burbs took place, involving the main cast and production team creating the movie.

casting
1988

Casting of Tom Hanks as Ray Peterson

Tom Hanks was cast in the leading role of Ray Peterson in The 'Burbs, contributing to the film's appeal and marketing.

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