The 'Burbs

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Officially Licensed The 'Burbs T-Shirt Artwork by Justin Osbourn Printed on our super soft 4.5oz 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton shirts Custom Printed on Demand Due to the custom n ature of this item, we only accept exchanges on defective garments. About The 'Burbs Joe Dante's The 'Burbs (1989) is a dark comedy about suburban paranoia, following Tom Hanks and his neighbors as they become convinced that a mysterious new family on their cul-de-sac are murderers. The film satirizes both the xenophobia underlying suburban conformity and the busybody gossip culture of residential neighborhoods, with Hanks delivering one of his most manic comedic performances. The deliberately artificial suburban street set—built on the same Universal backlot where Leave It to Beaver was filmed—emphasizes the constructed nature of the American dream being examined. Featuring an ensemble including Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, and Corey Feldman, The 'Burbs has been reappraised as a clever commentary on the dark impulses lurking beneath neighborly smiles. Show more