Any movie that gives you the same feeling as The 'Burbs?

Well for me no nothing as good as the burbs but as a kid on Halloween there was 2 movies that were always on the burbs and Halloween. Every time I watch Halloween it takes me back to when I was 6 watching it was the first horror movie I ever watched and now I'm a huge horror fan so it was huge for me. The part I always remember was when Jamie Lee Curtis makes the famous walk across the street the music and the way it was filmed scared the !@#$ out of me lol. The burbs did the same thing as a kid The Klopecs and their house paved the way I look at my neighbours for the rest of my life. Lost Boys and The Dark were great memorys as well.
 
<span class="postlistquotedtext"><blockquote>quote:<center><hr width="100%"/></center>Uncle Reuban wrote:

The street is very iconic. And the music gives it a very suburban, summer feel. The side characters are what puts this movie over the top, in my opinion. The Garbies, the Klopeks, Steve Kuntz. They add so much more to the movie, even after the amazing performances of the main cast.<center><hr width="100%"/></center></blockquote></span>

Don't forget the dogs!

 
<span class="postlistquotedtext"><blockquote>quote:<center><hr width="100%"/></center>Kris Klopek wrote:

<span class="postlistquotedtext"><blockquote>quote:<center><hr width="100%"/></center>Uncle Reuban wrote:

The street is very iconic. And the music gives it a very suburban, summer feel. The side characters are what puts this movie over the top, in my opinion. The Garbies, the Klopeks, Steve Kuntz. They add so much more to the movie, even after the amazing performances of the main cast.<center><hr width="100%"/></center></blockquote></span>

Don't forget the dogs!

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That's funny because I actually wrote Queenie and Vince, and then erased it before I posted.
 
<span class="postlistquotedtext"><blockquote>quote:<center><hr width="100%"/></center>Uncle Reuban wrote:

<span class="postlistquotedtext"><blockquote>quote:<center><hr width="100%"/></center>Kris Klopek wrote:

<span class="postlistquotedtext"><blockquote>quote:<center><hr width="100%"/></center>Uncle Reuban wrote:

The street is very iconic. And the music gives it a very suburban, summer feel. The side characters are what puts this movie over the top, in my opinion. The Garbies, the Klopeks, Steve Kuntz. They add so much more to the movie, even after the amazing performances of the main cast.<center><hr width="100%"/></center></blockquote></span>

Don't forget the dogs!

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That's funny because I actually wrote Queenie and Vince, and then erased it before I posted.<center><hr width="100%"/></center></blockquote></span>

The bit with the zoom in on Queenie's eyes is possibly the best dog-related moment I've ever seen in a film!
 
I'm moving in a couple of months, so I'm sorting/packing all my stuff at the moment. When I was boxing up all my old books I came across one I've read 3 or 4 times over the years.

The moment I saw it I thought of this thread, because this book always gave me the same suburban/eerie/spookie feeling that The Burbs gives me. It's called Night In The Lonesome October by Richard Laymon. It's about a heartbroken college kid who can't sleep, so he walks around his neighbourhood late at night every single night, where he bumps into all kinds of psychos, weirdos, and mysterious people.

It's not a wonderful book or anything, but I go back to it all the time for the mood of it. The streets, the people he meets, and their weird stories about the strange things that go on in the middle of the night...Very Burbsy :)

I always liked the cover too: http://rlk.stevegerlach.com/rlnitlo.gif
 
<span class="postlistquotedtext"><blockquote>quote:<center><hr width="100%"/></center>Kris Klopek wrote:

I'm moving in a couple of months, so I'm sorting/packing all my stuff at the moment. When I was boxing up all my old books I came across one I've read 3 or 4 times over the years.

The moment I saw it I thought of this thread, because this book always gave me the same suburban/eerie/spookie feeling that The Burbs gives me. It's called Night In The Lonesome October by Richard Laymon. It's about a heartbroken college kid who can't sleep, so he walks around his neighbourhood late at night every single night, where he bumps into all kinds of psychos, weirdos, and mysterious people.

It's not a wonderful book or anything, but I go back to it all the time for the mood of it. The streets, the people he meets, and their weird stories about the strange things that go on in the middle of the night...Very Burbsy :)

I always liked the cover too: http://rlk.stevegerlach.com/rlnitlo.gif<center><hr width="100%"/></center></blockquote></span>

A very atmospheric cover indeed. I've read a couple of Richard Laymon books who just started becoming popular here in Germany a couple of years ago. This guy has written a lot of horror stories, some better, some worse. But in general it's worth checking him out.
 
<span class="postlistquotedtext"><blockquote>quote:<center><hr width="100%"/></center>RayPeterson wrote:

<span class="postlistquotedtext"><blockquote>quote:<center><hr width="100%"/></center>Kris Klopek wrote:

I'm moving in a couple of months, so I'm sorting/packing all my stuff at the moment. When I was boxing up all my old books I came across one I've read 3 or 4 times over the years.

The moment I saw it I thought of this thread, because this book always gave me the same suburban/eerie/spookie feeling that The Burbs gives me. It's called Night In The Lonesome October by Richard Laymon. It's about a heartbroken college kid who can't sleep, so he walks around his neighbourhood late at night every single night, where he bumps into all kinds of psychos, weirdos, and mysterious people.

It's not a wonderful book or anything, but I go back to it all the time for the mood of it. The streets, the people he meets, and their weird stories about the strange things that go on in the middle of the night...Very Burbsy :)

I always liked the cover too: http://rlk.stevegerlach.com/rlnitlo.gif<center><hr width="100%"/></center></blockquote></span>

A very atmospheric cover indeed. I've read a couple of Richard Laymon books who just started becoming popular here in Germany a couple of years ago. This guy has written a lot of horror stories, some better, some worse. But in general it's worth checking him out. <center><hr width="100%"/></center></blockquote></span>

Yes, he isn't exactly Shakespeare (not that I'd like that), but if you want some very basic almost teenage type fun, he can be great!
 
I know what you mean by that "feeling" . The Burbs provides the movie atmosphere , characters, soundtrack , and direction that leads to you being able to enjoy the movie time and time again. This is a tough one because very few movies do this for me.

While I enjoy many horror movies I can watch often and enjoy I will not include those because I don't consider The Burbs to be even remotely creepy.

I've spent the last couple days racking my brain and trying to think of other movies that have done this for me over the years. The Burbs is obviously very unique and these other movies are mainly comedies that I have watched many times and still love them.

1. Dumb and Dumber - Classic. I don't take this movie as seriously as I take The Burbs but I enjoy it none the less and it was my favorite movie as a kid.

2. License to Drive - Great Film. Always a great watch
3. Fast Getaway - Probably my favorite Corey Haim movie. Your missing out if you Haven't seen this one.
4. Stand By Me- Excellent. One of the great blends of drama, comedy and story telling ever.
5. Varsity Blues- Comedy, Drama. A little different than my other films on this list but great.
6. Once Bitten - Jim Carrey- A vampire Spoof of sorts but just provides that silly, fun, comedic ride I enjoy in a film.
7. The Goonies- Who doesn't like this movie?
8. Neighbors ( 1981) filmed in a similar fashion to the burbs. Very odd movie but a great cast. The kind of movie you have to see 2-3 times to enjoy.
9. SubUrbia- Great film. A little more "hip" with a teenage cast but worth finding a watching if you haven't seen it. Nicky Katt ( Steve Coontz) from The Burbs is one of the lead characters.

That's all I can come up with for now. Those are some really good ones though for anyone who hasn't seen them all.
 
<span class="postlistquotedtext"><blockquote>quote:<center><hr width="100%"/></center>RickyButler wrote:

1. Dumb and Dumber - Classic. I don't take this movie as seriously as I take The Burbs but I enjoy it none the less and it was my favorite movie as a kid.
2. License to Drive - Great Film. Always a great watch
3. Fast Getaway - Probably my favorite Corey Haim movie. Your missing out if you Haven't seen this one.
4. Stand By Me- Excellent. One of the great blends of drama, comedy and story telling ever.
5. Varsity Blues- Comedy, Drama. A little different than my other films on this list but great.
6. Once Bitten - Jim Carrey- A vampire Spoof of sorts but just provides that silly, fun, comedic ride I enjoy in a film.
7. The Goonies- Who doesn't like this movie?
8. Neighbors ( 1981) filmed in a similar fashion to the burbs. Very odd movie but a great cast. The kind of movie you have to see 2-3 times to enjoy.
9. SubUrbia- Great film. A little more "hip" with a teenage cast but worth finding a watching if you haven't seen it. Nicky Katt ( Steve Coontz) from The Burbs is one of the lead characters.

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Great list! I've seen all of them except Once Bitten and Neighbors. Actually, I've seen quite a few fans of The Burbs recommend Neighbors. I definitely need to see it soon!
 
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