Every town seems to have that one house. The one that children walk by with hushed tones and dare each other to sneak onto the porch or ring the doorbell of. In the movies it’s the Myers House, 1428 Elm (at least in the later movies), or the House on Neibolt Street—usually run down and harboring a frightening history. In my neighborhood growing up, it was not a dilapidated old house, just one that seemed very out of place among the homes of the working class that surrounded it. It was a huge two-story white house, buttressed with gigantic pillars, and surrounded by a wrought-iron fence. I never saw anyone come in or out and I always wondered who lived there. In my mind it was a rich old Mrs. Deagle from Gremlins type, and I wondered, “what’s going on in there?” That question is the engine that...
- 2/16/2024
- by Brian Keiper
- bloody-disgusting.com
Although it may not always be mentioned in the same breath as 80’s classics like The Goonies, and Stand By Me, The ‘Burbs is still a definitive slice of 80s cinema. It follows Ray Peterson (Tom Hanks), an uptight suburbanite who takes a week off from work to de-stress and detox. However, he doesn’t get the relaxing break he hoped for. Before long, Ray teams up with his eccentric neighbors when he suspects his next door neighbors are crazed killers. The ‘Burbs is a thrilling dark comedy that boasts a stellar cast. Bruce Dern and Rick Ducommun star as Ray’s...
- 7/20/2023
- by Matthew C. F
- TVovermind.com
Phil Spector, the monumentally influential music producer whose “Wall of Sound” style revolutionized the way rock music was recorded in the early 1960s, died Saturday at the age of 81. Spector’s life was tumultuous and ultimately tragic; as groundbreaking as his studio accomplishments were, those achievements were all but overshadowed by his 2009 conviction for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson.
Spector’s death was confirmed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. “California Health Care Facility inmate Phillip Spector was pronounced deceased of natural causes at 6:35 p.m.
Spector’s death was confirmed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. “California Health Care Facility inmate Phillip Spector was pronounced deceased of natural causes at 6:35 p.m.
- 1/17/2021
- by Keith Harris
- Rollingstone.com
I’m always on the lookout for a great horror-comedy. We don’t see a lot of them get made these days and when they do get made it seems like most of the time they aren’t very good. Mixing elements of horror and comedy isn’t really an easy task, but when the right talents and creative minds come together to create one, something magical happens.
One of my favorite horror-comedies of all time is a 1989 film called The Burbs. I came across a couple of people that, to my surprise, have never seen the movie, and if they haven’t seen it, I’m sure there are a lot of other people out there that happened to miss this one. If you are one of them you need to change that and watch it now! It’s one of those films that won’t disappoint.
The film...
One of my favorite horror-comedies of all time is a 1989 film called The Burbs. I came across a couple of people that, to my surprise, have never seen the movie, and if they haven’t seen it, I’m sure there are a lot of other people out there that happened to miss this one. If you are one of them you need to change that and watch it now! It’s one of those films that won’t disappoint.
The film...
- 9/23/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
[We're celebrating some of the most memorable horror and sci-fi movies of 1989 this month in Daily Dead's Class of 89 retrospective series! Check back on Daily Dead throughout the rest of August for more special features celebrating the 30th anniversaries of a wide range of horror and sci-fi films!]
In February of 1989, Joe Dante snuck a horror movie into a major studio family comedy like a family of murderers sneaking onto the quiet streets of suburban America. Audiences going to theaters for the new Tom Hanks movie—fresh off his first Best Actor Oscar nomination for Big—didn’t know what they were in for until it was too late. The movie was The ’Burbs, and though it was a box office success at the time, it has come to enjoy the kind of cult fandom typically reserved for movies misunderstood in their day. It’s the rare movie that has enjoyed the best of both worlds.
Living in two worlds is what The ’Burbs does best. It’s both a broad comedy and a sharp satire. It’s a family comedy and a horror movie. It’s Rear Window and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. It’s a...
In February of 1989, Joe Dante snuck a horror movie into a major studio family comedy like a family of murderers sneaking onto the quiet streets of suburban America. Audiences going to theaters for the new Tom Hanks movie—fresh off his first Best Actor Oscar nomination for Big—didn’t know what they were in for until it was too late. The movie was The ’Burbs, and though it was a box office success at the time, it has come to enjoy the kind of cult fandom typically reserved for movies misunderstood in their day. It’s the rare movie that has enjoyed the best of both worlds.
Living in two worlds is what The ’Burbs does best. It’s both a broad comedy and a sharp satire. It’s a family comedy and a horror movie. It’s Rear Window and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. It’s a...
- 8/30/2019
- by Patrick Bromley
- DailyDead
It’s clear, even just from The Wretched’s opening scenes, that the Pierce Brothers (Brett and Drew) have produced a film full of impeccable imagery. As neglected children’s toys lay scattered on the ground in the pouring rain, it ties to the gruesome reality of the town in which the film is set. There’s an evil lurking in the shadows ready to feast on the innocent. Straight away, the directors aren’t shy in giving a little tease of the horrors to come, as we see a woman with a child in her arms as the sound of teeth penetrating flesh and crushing bone ring in the ears. These are sounds that permeate The Wretched, a film that is bound to send shivers up your spine.
As Ben, John-Paul Howard delivers a performance in The Wretched that effectively portrays the struggle to cope with a parental divorce that looms ahead.
As Ben, John-Paul Howard delivers a performance in The Wretched that effectively portrays the struggle to cope with a parental divorce that looms ahead.
- 7/20/2019
- by Sara Clements
- DailyDead
March 20th’s horror and sci-fi home media releases are an eclectic bunch, Shout Select’s Collector’s Edition of The ’Burbs and the new Blu-ray of Michele Soavi's The Church leading the pack. Arrow Video has put together a stunning release of Robert Altman’s Images that fans will definitely want to pick up, and for those of you who enjoy the work of Takashi Miike, Well Go USA has put together a remastered edition of Ichi the Killer that you’ll want to nab as well.
Kino Lorber has resurrected Offerings on Blu-ray, and Scream Factory has a pair of cult classics—Rockula and Nightmare at Noon—that are also enjoying a brand new HD overhaul as well. Other notable releases for March 20th include Delirium, Caged, Still/Born and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (which I’d call something of a family fantasy/adventure hybrid, so...
Kino Lorber has resurrected Offerings on Blu-ray, and Scream Factory has a pair of cult classics—Rockula and Nightmare at Noon—that are also enjoying a brand new HD overhaul as well. Other notable releases for March 20th include Delirium, Caged, Still/Born and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (which I’d call something of a family fantasy/adventure hybrid, so...
- 3/20/2018
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
"He's a man of peace in a savage land... suburbia." Soon after releasing Matinee on a Collector's Edition Blu-ray, Shout Select will give another Joe Dante film the same royal treatment with their new Blu-ray release of The ’Burbs, and we have a look at the final list of bonus features, including a new interview with Dante himself.
The ’Burbs Collector's Edition Blu-ray will be released on March 20th with a fresh 2K scan of the interpositive, and you can read the full list of special features below. Will you be adding this new release of the beloved Tom Hanks film to your home media collection?
From Shout Select: "We are very excited to annouce the final list of bonus features for The 'Burbs (Colector's Edition)!
Out March 20th, you can pre-order now at: http://bit.ly/BurbsCollector
- New 2017 2K Scan Of The Interpositive
- New Interviews With Director Joe Dante,...
The ’Burbs Collector's Edition Blu-ray will be released on March 20th with a fresh 2K scan of the interpositive, and you can read the full list of special features below. Will you be adding this new release of the beloved Tom Hanks film to your home media collection?
From Shout Select: "We are very excited to annouce the final list of bonus features for The 'Burbs (Colector's Edition)!
Out March 20th, you can pre-order now at: http://bit.ly/BurbsCollector
- New 2017 2K Scan Of The Interpositive
- New Interviews With Director Joe Dante,...
- 1/26/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
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