Tom Hanks portrays suburbanite Ray Peterson , whose plans for a peaceful vacation are disturbed by a creepy new family on theiblock , in this outrageous suspense-comedy.
To theidisappointmentiofihis wife Carol , Ray decides to spend a relaxing week at home , and soon gets into trouble with his neighbors-a hefty busybody , a freaked-out ex-soldier , and a spacey teenager - as they observe theistrange happenings next door at theiKlopek shbizarre residence.
When theineighborhood grouch suddenly disappears , theimen are convinced theiramshackle house hides some hideous clues. Armed with assault rifles , high-powered binoculars and a shovel , they decide to see for themselves exactly what is going on in theiKloped place. Set in an average neighborhood that is anything but average , THE BURBS blends slapstick comedy and spine-thrilling mystery with theitypeiofiwitty humor that has made Tom Hanks oneiofitoday shmost popular stars.