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The 'Burbs

Loved the vibe? Here are ten films that hit similar notes—with match scores, reasons to watch, and where to stream in the US.

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Why people love it

The 'Burbs works as a comedy movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The comedy and horror blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 42m · ★ 6.8

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    1.Get Out (2017)

    7.6 · Mystery · Thriller · Horror · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    Get Out (2017) belongs to the same conversation as The 'Burbs — both anchor their horror in thriller emotion that doesn't let go. The dark undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    2.Scream VI (2023)

    7.0 · Horror · Thriller · Crime · 2h 3m

    Why you'll love it

    If The 'Burbs's horror stayed with you, Scream VI (2023) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The thriller through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    3.The Voices (2014)

    6.3 · Comedy · Crime · Horror · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    Where The 'Burbs excels in comedy, The Voices (2014) doubles down on horror to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    4.The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

    7.9 · Drama · Horror · Thriller · 1h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) is the natural next step after The 'Burbs: same horror DNA, different perspective. The dark streak and thriller elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    5.Fright Night (1985)

    7.0 · Comedy · Horror · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of The 'Burbs who respond to its comedy will find Fright Night (1985) immediately familiar. Both films share a horror sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    6.Watcher (2022)

    6.5 · Horror · Mystery · Thriller · 1h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason The 'Burbs fans keep landing on Watcher (2022) — the horror is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
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    7.Fido (2006)

    6.4 · Horror · Comedy · Romance · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    Fido draws from the same comedy well as The 'Burbs, channeling horror in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 2006 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    8.The Good Neighbor (2016)

    6.2 · Drama · Crime · Thriller · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    The Good Neighbor (2016) captures the horror appeal of The 'Burbs without simply imitating it. The thriller streak running through both films is what puts The Good Neighbor at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    9.Sisters (1973)

    6.7 · Thriller · Horror · Mystery · 1h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    The horror appeal of The 'Burbs — that dark edge, the thriller — translates cleanly into Sisters (1973). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    • HBO Max
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    10.High Anxiety (1977)

    6.4 · Comedy · Mystery · Thriller · 1h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind High Anxiety (1977) clearly understood what makes comedy work — the same quality that keeps The 'Burbs rewatchable. Expect the same funny rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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FAQ

What should I watch after The 'Burbs?
Try Get Out, Scream VI, The Voices—each shares DNA with The 'Burbs while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The 'Burbs?
The 'Burbs (1989) is best described as Comedy, Horror, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The 'Burbs worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.8/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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