The 'Burbs Timeline ( Real )

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.

The 'Burbs Timeline ( Fictional )

observation
Summer 1985

Ray Peterson notices strange activity

Ray Peterson and his wife begin noticing odd behavior in their new neighbors, the Klopeks, after they move in.

investigation
Late Summer 1985

Neighbors start investigating Klopeks

The neighborhood residents, including Ray, start spying on the Klopek family, suspecting something is off.

disappearance
Early Fall 1985

Klopek family disappear

The Klopeks suddenly vanish without explanation, fueling more suspicions among the neighbors.

stakeout
Fall 1985

Ray and neighbors conduct stakeout

Ray and his friends conduct a stakeout on the Klopek house to uncover their secret.

discovery
Late Fall 1985

Discovery of Klopek family

The neighbors learn that the Klopeks had been prisoners involved in a deadly incident and mistakenly suspected as murderers.

resolution
Winter 1985

Neighborhood returns to normal

After clearing up the mystery about the Klopeks, the neighborhood returns to normal life.