# Katie's Horror Showcase - The Burbs

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Podcast: [Getting Offed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/getting-offed-6700315)
Published: 2026-07-11T18:54:41+00:00
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## Resource

🏡 Katie's Horror Showcase: The 'Burbs (1989) Review + Horror News & Trailer ReactionsIs The 'Burbs one of the greatest horror comedies ever made? We're digging into this cult classic!Welcome back to Katie's Horror Showcase, the horror talk show from Getting Offed where Matt and Katie break down the latest horror movie news, react to brand-new horror trailers, discuss industry rumors, and revisit the horror movies every fan should see.This week, we're reviewing The 'Burbs (1989), the beloved horror comedy starring Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher, Bruce Dern, Corey Feldman, and Rick Ducommun. Directed by Joe Dante, The 'Burbs blends suburban paranoia, dark comedy, mystery, and horror into one of the most entertaining cult classics of the 1980s.We'll discuss the unforgettable Klopek family, the film's hilarious satire of suburban life, Joe Dante's unique directing style, and why The 'Burbs has become a fan favorite among horror and comedy lovers alike. Does it still hold up more than 35 years later? Is it one of the greatest horror comedies ever made?We'll also react to the latest horror movie trailers, cover breaking horror movie news and rumors, and discuss the biggest upcoming releases every horror fan should be watching.🎬 Subscribe for More Horror ContentIf you love horror movie reviews, horror news, trailer reactions, cult classics, horror comedy, and deep dives into classic and modern horror films, subscribe to Getting Offed for new episodes every week.💀 What do you think of The 'Burbs? Is it one of the greatest horror comedies ever made, or is it simply a hilarious cult classic? Let us know your favorite scene and whether you think the Klopeks were misunderstood.

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