Few places in this world are as simultaneously placid and terrifying as the American suburbs.
Though cookie-cutter houses and bright green lawns may seem idyllic at first, poison can run underneath the heartland.
Films like The Graduate and Edward Scissorhands attempt to critique the obsession and consumerism that live in America’s sprawling neighborhoods.
A surprising amount of certified classics have taken place between sidewalks and recycling bins — and, had things gone slightly differently, they might be joined by another title: The ‘Burbs.
Joe Dante’s dark comedy about a man obsessed with his weird neighbors is clever in its satirical beats and maintains a zany balance of humor and horror throughout.
What might be its most memorable component, however, is its ending — and it’s the very thing that’s still dividing fans.
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