In fact, the Beaver household had to be removed to make room for the scary Klopek house. LOL. However there are no forms of insignia anywhere on the blouse. The ‘Burbs, starring, Tom Hanks, is a comedy and super funny! I do have a favorite movie for this time of the year "Hocus Pocus" starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. The last horror movie I saw was Amityville and that was enough terror to last me a life time! I do not like scary movies so don't have a fovorite house but I want to get this movie and see it! There are a few other homes I liked in movies, most recently Tia Leoni's apartment in Ghost Town; the charming cottage used in the Bewitched movie and the Practical Magic kitchen, the English cottage in The Holiday(?). I loved their house – oak cabinets and all; and I agree about the front porches. Well I just enjoyed your post so much! Check it out!! I am way too much of a chicken. Hello! I just love that movie! My favorite houses seem to pop up in LOTS of Nichole Kidmans movies…Thanks for reminding me of "The Burbs", I think I'll watch it tonight!Hugs, Donna. These were so worth waiting for they’re adorable and a must for any mad crazy Disney fans like me out there. I think they actually built that house on site for the movie. Directed by Joe Dante and featuring an all-star cast that includes Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher, Bruce Dern, Rick Ducommun, and Corey Feldman, The ‘Burbs is an absolute classic. Despite how large the homes look from the outside, inside they seem a bit small. I know that Bree Van De Kamp's house was on the block with the Cleavers and the Munsters — doesn't Tom Hanks house here look like the Scavo house? The other houses (many of which are just façades) have been used in countless television shows, movies and music videos through the years. I LOVE scary movies. . All The burbs Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Lisa, I don’t know anything about it, either. I’m looking for any info on the picture hanging in Ray’s house in the kitchen. They chose a quieter corner a few blocks away from me. But, guess what?! (And I still have a microwave on my counter. The exteriors were a real manor. [Thanks to Chris Kirk of The Klopeks Back Yard --see links] Check out our klopeks selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our prints shops. Never miss a Between Naps on the Porch post! Accuracy: A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. Ray has just taken a week off from work, but instead of going up to the lake for vacation, he has decided to stay home the whole week. I remember this movie but not all the details. When Ray looks out the kitchen window to comment on the Klopek’s barren yard, you can see a box of Gremlins Cereal sitting on the counter. Directed by Joe Dante. Mayfield Place is where the entire film takes place. You can also subscribe without commenting. I do that all the time and sometimes it is really hard to tell. Frankly, I think I’d rather have the front porch. As a kid, it was fascinating to think that Mr. Flanagan down the street could turn out to be Jack the Ripper. The whole building can be clearly seen in a season-two episode of Quantum Leap. My hubby doesn't like to go to the movies so I don't get to see many:(:( I have to go with my daughter or a friend, and that requires alot of planning most times:):). I don’t want to give too much away, just in case you plan to watch it. I have told my husband that should we ever rebuild, that's the one I want. These new people are really strange; nobody has ever seen them, their house is a real mess, and during the night you can hear weird noises from their basement. I've lived in a couple of cul-de-sacs over the years but none like this. The Klopeks' house was not completely destroyed, and remained almost intact as it appeared in The 'Burbs for a number of years, albeit without the tower. Don't we? I try to catch it everytime that it is on TV. "Klopek, what is that Slavic?" If you ever have a moment, check it out! He mysteriously disappears in the movie, adding to all the mystery and intrigue. Thank you for all that you do. xoxo,Sherry. (love the set too! I watch it over and over again just for their house! Of course, that’s Ray (Tom Hanks) with the ice pack on his face and his wife, Carol (Carrie Fisher) standing close by. Such a beautiful house. Their country of origin is never specified, but the suburbanites suspect them to … The Klopeks are a disruption to Ray’s perfect tranquility at home. The background story behind the movie is: Ray Peterson…played by Tom Hanks, and his wife, Carol…played by Carrie Fisher, live right next door to this very neglected, downright spooky house. It’s large looks colonial… It’s of a girl in a red dress. The Neighborhood…is it real? Lots of great charaters & lots of funny lines and situations. "I can't think of many pictures since Lifeboat that all take place in the same area," Dante said as production got under way. It sounds great! The only thing they know is their name: Klopeks. The 'Burbs was directed by Joe Dante and starred Tom Hanks, Rick Ducommun, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Corey Feldman and the late Henry Gibson. Just wondering . I am with you on the real scary movies, not for this girl, I don't even like stressful suspenseful movies. The 'Burbs is the hit 1989 dark comedy film. I was intrigued by all the homes in the Mayfield Place neighborhood and a little research online uncovered that it’s really a set at Universal Studios called, “Colonial Street.” Turns out, this set has been used in the past for Dragnet and Leave it to Beaver. I always wished that I could live in some movie houses, they make them so darn perfect!! At this point, the first look of sorrow is expressed in the film; Ray might be dead because he was inside the house during the explosion, and the Klopeks lost their house at … *Subscribe to have updates delivered to your Inbox. Carol thinks that’s a terrible idea and attempts to talk him into going on a real vacation. Notice the dead plants. The whole building can be clearly seen in a season-two episode of Quantum Leap. okay you have scared me with the burbs…it is a toss up for me…I live on ELM street soo think freddy kruger….srsly! Does this street resemble any you see on television now? Plot hole: The Klopeks have only lived in the house for a month, but they somehow had a massive furnace/incinerator installed in the basement without anyone noticing the arrival of equipment, parts, delivery people, service technicians, etc. Yep, they call it "Colonial Street" at Universal Studios. Purchased item: Beauty & The Beast Disney Spatulas. At one point in the movie they actually do get inside the house for a “normal” visit and here’s how the living room looked…. I said she should used to this since she grew up in Southern California. "Hey, Pinnochio, where do you think you're going? Share: Synopsis. Colonial Street was home many iconic locations, including the Leave it to Beaver house and The Munsters house. I've gotten a lot of requests to do a movie-house post about it but didn't know anything about it. Spencer observed, "We had to be on the spot. The clip talking with the klopeks from The burbs (1989) with Bruce Dern We just love it. All he and the others in the neighborhood know is that a family by the name of Klopek has purchased the home from the previous family that lived there, the Napps. The Lt.’s house was Susan’s on DH and the street scene you show in your last pic is quite common on DH. Never miss a Between Naps on the Porch post! Did you have any of those copper molds on your wall back then? Oh, great suggestions Maria! I pulled it out and watched it again this past weekend and I couldn’t get over how young Tom Hanks looked…then I realized the movie is from 1989! Nostalgia This one is yet another… The Petersons live next door to a dilapidated house owned by a reclusive family named the Klopeks. Decorating, Tablescaping, Before and Afters, Thrifty Finds, and Gardening. No, not … Joe Dante, director of The ‘Burbs, also directed Gremlins (1984). After they knock, the last number swings down and suddenly the house number reads, 666. I’ve searched everywhere. The ‘Burbs (1989) Starring: Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, and Rick Ducommun. Subscribe for Daily Blog Post Updates! Since Halloween is just two weeks away, I thought I’d share a hilarious movie that’s got that Halloween spirit without being too scary. BTW I started using new blogger editing awhile ago, but it IS SO annoying that it won't allow the big pics. But my favorite scary movie house is the one from The Others with Nichole Kidman. The ‘Burbs was filmed on the Colonial Street set on the backlot at Universal Studios Hollywood. In a Surburban Town, in a Less Gothic-like house lives the Klopeks, although they are strange neighbors, A man named Ray Peterson (who lives next door on right with Klopeks), and his buddies are figuring what are up too? Don't subscribe !I've watched it many a time.It's hilarious. The original Klopek garage sits alongside the house, in much the same style as in The 'Burbs. An overstressed suburbanite and his neighbors are convinced that the new family on the block are part of a murderous Satanic cult. https://theburbs.fandom.com/wiki/Mayfield_Place?oldid=4435. The set had once been used in Dragnet (1987) also starring Tom Hanks. Funny, (actually NOT so funny) I always looked at the sets and clothes the actors were wearing. I agree with you, where have all these wonderful old houses gone? If there's one thing I love in movies, it's a good dream sequence. Werner Klopek tries to kill Ray (as he's being driven away in an ambulance) but is unsuccessful. Yuck!I'm sitting here with absolutely no idea about my favorite scary movie…..I'll say it's Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein! Another house that I really loved was the house from the show, The Munsters. LOL. Screenwriter Dana Olsen based the script, under the working title Life in the 'Burbs, on experiences from his own childhood: "I had an ultranormal middle-class upbringing, but our town had its share of psychos. About a nine on the tensión scale, Reub. Here’s a shot of Art’s house…again, picturesque with a fabulous porch. Art eats dog food Now I want to rent it to find out what was in the basement of that scary house! The Klopeks' house was not completely destroyed, and remained almost intact as it appeared in The 'Burbs for a number of years, albeit without the tower. After all it is suppose to be entertainment not give you night mares!! burbs, The Trivia Questions & Answers : Movies A-C This category is for questions and answers and fun facts related to burbs, The, as asked by users of FunTrivia.com. I know…something called air conditioning came along. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The Klopeks meet the wrath of the Mayfield Place residents because they don’t mow their lawn, because they don’t keep their house impeccably clean, and – rather significantly – because they speak with foreign accents. They are obsessed with getting to the bottom of what is going on inside this house. You are appreciated! The sacred Beaver household had to be carted away to make room for the dilapidated Klopek home. We get enough of that in the real world, I want something nice, sweet, funny, or romantic. Here’s Ray and Carol’s (Tom Hanks/Carrie Fisher’s) home right next door to the scary Klopek house. This is Ray and Carol’s kitchen…note the 80’s wallpaper. During their visit to the Klopeks house Bruce Dern (Who plays Mark Rumsfeld) is wearing a US Marine Corps "Alpha" Blouse complete with belt and buckle. and wanted to mention that many of the houses in this movie were used for the set of Deseperate Housewives. The 'Burbs . : ) I thought I was the only person who loved this movie! . He’s in this movie, too. Have a great week and thanks for such a fun post! Fun post. by Joe Dante Starring Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher and Bruce Dern Plot When an elderly resident of his neighborhood disappears overnight, mild-mannered suburbanite Ray Peterson becomes convinced that his eccentric new neighbors are actually serial killers, and will stop at nothing to prove his suspicions. It stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. You can email pics to betweennapsontheporchatgmaildotcom. Actually the whole movie is pure perfection. Brother Theodore still scares me when I see him in other roles. I’m always amazed at how set designers can create the exact feeling they want and make us totally believe we are in your typical picturesque suburban neighborhood. Great post and photos. Note the house number showing on the right…669. Got somebody tied up in the old cellar, have you, Reub? I LOVE scary movies! I shall now look under the bed!! This is his house and you can just see him standing out front in this scene. I STILL look into the shower carefully. I just love "The Burbs". Napkin Folding Tutorial: The Artichoke Fold. Check it out if you haven't seen the movie! kristinzellner1 18 Nov, 2020. The Klopeks are arrested. This movie really makes you stop and think about the neighborhoods we live in and how we never really know what’s going on behind closed doors. © 2008-2021, Between Naps on the Porch | All Rights Reserved. Due to the lack of time, it would have been ludicrous to do our drawing elsewhere.". I love this movie too (in fact I love your taste in movies, I own many of the same ones and I would love to see you do a post on the movie “What Lies Beneath” with Michelle Pfiffer, love that movie!) Our home sits in the middle of the cul-de-sac and we can sit on our porch and watch everyone!! You will not catch me ever watching a scary movie! I doubt it. Good, solid walls. Bad Blogger. Art's wife returns. "10 Things I Hate About You" is one of those homes with that beautiful wrap-around porch!!! This is a little shot of the Peterson’s living room. Oh Lord. One of the funniest scenes takes place on the front porch of the scary Klopek house. Susan, thanks for all the wonderful photos! First of all, Susan, I love you! ― Ray on the Klopek nameThe Klopek Family is the main antagonist of The 'Burbs. Definitely my scariest movie house was the Bates Hotel in Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho." I haven't seen it in a while. I don’t want to spoil it for you…you can rent or buy the movie online at Amazon. "There was a lot of temptation to broaden it and go outside the neighborhood, but it seemed to violate the spirit of the piece. Good, solid floors. It was written by Dana Olsen, who also makes a cameo appearance. Spencer rose to the challenge, and within a few days they began work on sketching out the proposed designs for the sets. And I have copper molds hanging in my kitchen. How about Sunday evenings? By this point, the Klopeks had come back home with the police and find their home burning to the ground. Ugh!Evelyn. LOL Years ago we visited the back lot at Universal Studios in CA and saw many of the TV homes. Now, I’d like to know…what’s your favorite scary-movie house? Dante used the Colonial Street set on the back lot for the Mayfield Place cul-de-sac. The 'Burbs (1989) - Goofs on IMDb - bloopers, mistakes, errors in continuity, plot holes, anachronisms, spoilers and more. Dante said, "I asked production designer James Spencer, a veteran of Poltergeist and Gremlins if he thought he could turn that street into the neighborhood we needed in that period of time. That’s Art (Rick Ducommun) toward the back, Ray and Carol’s neighbor on the other side. Gosh, you really went to a lot of work on this post. It seems the Napps just sort of vanished one day and the Klopeks moved in the next day. In the alternate ending, Hans reveals that they used to live in Los Angeles, and nobody cared enough to investigate their actions there. The Klopeks' house was not completely destroyed, and remained almost intact as it appeared in The 'Burbs for a number of years, albeit without the tower. Hands down…scariest movie is "The Others" I get goosebumps every time! I don't watch scary movies or any movies anymore but I loved the interior of the original The Haunting( of Hill house) with Julie Harris. Watched it probably 20 times on Netflix. Well, I guess someone has to get those "awards" too.. franki. Today, the Klopek house doesn’t fully exist in its original form. My favorite scary movie homes are from "The Birds" and Psycho even though I don't like scary movies! Morning Susan,We just recently watched the "Burbs"too! Ha! Hollywood sure knows how to make charming houses and streets, the kind everyone wants to live on. When you watch movies, do you ever try to figure out if the houses are real homes or just movie sets? “The ‘Burbs” takes the trope of the spooky house down the block and turns it into a swipe at how peaceful living is a crock. lolAll your pics came out very well.That was interesting that it was a set, not a real house, cause you would certainly think it was.Hope you have a great weekend hon,Blessings, Nellie. Does that make me vintage, lol?). And I avoid scary movies too…that's not entertainment to me. Even though the house isn't real and just a set,build just for the movie, it is still a beautiful house. )machelle, Loved this movie and "LOVED" Cory Feldmans reation to the adults in HIS neighborhood. I am exactly like you when it comes to scary movies. You’re not going to believe what Ray and Art find in the basement of this house when they eventually break in one day while the Klopeks are away. Replies to my comments At the time The 'Burbs began production the Colonial Street set was being used as the location for the Still the Beaver television series – the 1980s follow-up to Leave It to Beaver, so the entire area 'reeked' of normalcy. Perhaps the most notable is The Munsters house, which is home to the Butler family in The 'Burbs. "Best movie, EVER! The house below is the main focus in the movie and where much of the action takes place. Bad naughty Blogger. The film was shot in sequence and was filmed during the writer's strike of 1988. PG 01 hours 42 minutes 3 votes 2. Part of the Klopek house is now Bree's house. Later that night, Ray wakes up to loud, bizarre noises coming from the house next door. Porches are def making a comeback. They call the street Wisteria Lane now. The scary neighbors are: Henry Gibson who plays Dr. Klopek and Uncle Klopek is played by Brother Theodore. I think I watched the show just for the house! No wonder he looks so young! Of course we think we are the "normal" neighbors..LOL. My entire house is a vintage fest so it's really an unremarkable thing . Two new houses, which were built specifically for the movie, were Walter Seznick's (which is still there to this day, see Desperate Housewives) and the Klopeks'. Ha! The ‘Burbs, starring, Tom Hanks, is a comedy and super funny! The Alleged House: The Klopeks house is every bit as derelict as those of those old-school horror movies and stands out like a sore thumb with the other houses on the street. The Burbs Klopeks House Movie Pin Badge. Pretty comfortable house, ain't it? One example was the moment when Rumsfield rips the Klopeks' wallpaper, an idea from Bruce Dern. The script, written by Dana Olsen, has so many great one-liners and quotes, and here are the top ten! It's an awesome old home on an island. The set and designer were featured in Victoria years ago–i've gleaned tons of decorating ideas from that magazine article!I've never seen The Burbs–think it was kind of a sleeper hit, wasn't it?I'll make a point of renting it or maybe i'll get lucky and find it at a yard sale! and Laurie–"Practical Magic" has the best scary movie house ever! I’m a chicken so I may need to take a sleeping pill after I watch it. I think my favorite photo is the last one that shows the old lamp posts you mentioned! They knock on the door. My friend was at universal not too long ago. Here are three of the main characters in Ray’s study, plotting their next strategy in finding out what’s really going on at the Klopek house. Coincidentally, the structure used as the Petersen home in The 'Burbs was used as the home of the virgin Connie Swail in Dragnet. I'm with KayC. You’ll find more movie house tours here: Movie House Tours. How do you like living here so far? Not pictured: Corey Feldman plays another neighbor named, Ricky. Thanks for sharing and I need go go watch that movie again!! . Just from the aesthetics of their own home, they’re a disruption to the neighborhood. . Well Susan, I do not like scary movies so I should not have read your post before bedtime!! The Klopeks are a nomadic German family who apparently practice human sacrifices. I know you posted this blog on “The Burbs” a couple of years ago, but I have just recently come across your site. I agree with your comment about front porches. Another picture here looks like the one Mike rented and another like Edie's!!!! Jackie, Good eye! No wonder he looks so young! Susan,Like you, I cannot watch scary movies. We did indeed build our last home with a porch and I miss it.Thank you for the amusing tale!! Would love to see yours! Klopek. 5 out of 5 stars. She said it kind of ruined the show for her. Additionally, the Klopeks' house had to be wheeled in and get major renovations to the grounds around the house. Paula 10 Oct, 2020. Most recently, it served as Wisteria Lane on Desperate Housewives, a show about mysterious occurrences in a quaint suburban neighborhood. I love suspense, too but not real scary movies.The clear glass globe candle holders are what I would pick if I was lucky enough to win.Looks like a wonderful giveaway. lol I love wrap around porches. Thanks…I definitely need to share those in a post. The Klopeks’ lawn is completely dead, their house has no color and a simple step on their lawn can lead to a strong gust of wind. I can't believe I've never seen this movie before! Ray (Tom Hanks) along with his neighbor, Art (Rick Ducommun) venture up to the front door of the home to meet their new neighbors. This uniform is traditionally worn by Marines upon checking in to a new unit. Like you I don't like really scary movies either. It's almost the kind of thing that could be a stage play except that you could never do on-stage what we've done in this movie." I love the their creepy house as well as the house the family lives in. I can see myself trying to figure out what is going on with the creepy neighbors. "Whatever DID happen to Baby Jane??" I do NOT watch scary movies…no way!!!! This movie has some other well known actors: Bruce Dern on the left plays Lt. Mark Rumsfield…the neighbor who lives across from the scary house. The neighborhood even has a tire swing…they think of everything don’t they? You'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions, Have a question not answered under the FAQ tab? We similarly live on a cul-de-sac with nine houses in it and we have many of those "characters" living amoung us, with the exception of the Kolpecs..thank goodness! The opening scene of the movie takes place at night. Ray Peterson's Nightmare. We got ours from Netflix – it was a fun/scary movie, but way more fun that scary. Luuuuuv it! Ray refuses, insisting he just wants to stay home and “relax.” Yea, right…. Sorry I don’t have info on that. Anything with Tom Hanks is in my favorites and his older work (esp Money Pit) are the best!! Yes. But I do love The Burbs!! The only thing that the Klopeks seem to care about is making sure that the security system is working corretly Well now I know what's next on my Netflix list!Too funny — and I think I have that same dead plant on my front porch right now. I think my absolute favorite house from a scary movie (well, any movie, really) is the one from What Lies Beneath. I definitely need to rent it if only to see the house. Here’s a view looking down the street away from the cul–de-sac where everyone lives… While we are busy bringing back porches, what say we bring back street lamps that look like these, too. I wonder if my kids would want them? And where there's fear, there's comed… It was used in the second version of "Dark Shadows". The house no longer exists in an easily recognizable form (the Van de Kamp house in Desperate Housewives) but the right façade does still have some features of the original style. Here’s a shot of the front porch with a rare daytime sighting of one of the Klopeks…. This movie is absolutely laugh-out-loud funny. Enter your email below: Decorating the Front Porch for Christmas, 2008, Sabrina: Waterfront Cottage on Martha's Vineyard. The whole movie actually takes place on Mayfield Place, a little cul–de-sac in the fictional suburban town of Hinckley Hills, Iowa. The film's title is short for "the suburbs" as the film pokes fun at suburban environments and their eccentric dwellers. I agree with you, I don't like scary movies at all! Settling in for some time off in his suburban home, Ray Peterson's (Tom Hanks) vacation becomes a horror when the Klopeks, a suspiciously odd family, move in down the block. I love this movie! Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Colonial Street is one of the backlot street sets at the Universal Studios Lot in Universal City, … Like Christmas Vacation is my holiday movie, The 'Burbs is my Summer movie. It is a cul-de-sac with seven homes located in the town of Hinkley Hills. The strength of the movie is the sucker punch ending, both shocking and satisfying. Here’s a daylight view of their home…would someone please tell me why we ever stopped building homes with wonderful, delightful front porches like this? I know I did. Hi Susan,I love Tom Hanks movies. The ‘Burbs (1989) Dir. The ‘Burbs. You'll find contact information for Susan. Tom Hanks home is so pretty – love the front porch. My oldest son loves to quote the teenagers line from the movie.. "God, I love this neighborhood". I mean even my own house almost ended up in the movie, "The Kid" with Bruce Willis. Related quizzes can be found here: burbs, The Quizzes There are 48 questions on this topic. Thanks for this fun post…must see if I can find The Burbs on Netflix ;o). On the lot, Colonial Street is not a cul-de-sac, so some modifications had to be made to put in the circle drive at the end of the street. From that one, I can really see the old streets of "Mayfield", where the Cleaver family lived! Yes, I had the copper molds too. The note over the fence (so as not to give anything away) and the reaction is priceless!I've seen people that remind me of Hans before, and that's scary enough. I pulled it out and watched it again this past weekend and I couldn’t get over how young Tom Hanks looked…then I realized the movie is from 1989! Another view of the kitchen…note the microwave on the counter…very typical for that period. The neighbors only notice something is amiss after the new "furnace" is operational. The Klopek’s home stands in stark contrast to the other homes in the neighborhood. Those are the first few to come to mind. It's a great Gothic Victorian. Every time! The whole building can be clearly seen in a season-two episode of Quantum Leap. In a Surburban Town, in a Less Gothic-like house lives the Klopeks, although they are strange neighbors, A man named Ray Peterson (who lives next door on right with Klopeks), and his buddies are figuring what are up too? I have often wondered if it's still there or was in torn down. Susan. Set in Hinckley Hills, America, The Burbs (the title, one of many film in-jokes, being a reference to The Birds) has a suburban hero Ray Peterson taking a relaxing vacation at home. Although Dana Olsen, the writer, appeared in the film, he was prohibited from contributing anything to the script while on set.For this reason, Joe Dante encouraged the actors to improvise many scenes. The Klopeks could just be the first non-WASPs on the block, or they could be murdering devil worshippers; the subtext of The ’Burbs is that to some of their neighbors, there’s not much difference. I don’t know if it would fall under Halloween, but I believe the movie Spiderwick, has a touch of spookiness to it, and a beautiful house that you might like. Remember when houses were built with these little sundecks over the garage? I would love to build it to live in it. Thank you! But not slasher movies, those are just sick. Mooney from the The Lucy Show? I like suspense and funny scary, but not the REAL scary, bloody, gorey, etc. Also LOVED the garbage truck scene. What happens next is absolutely hysterical. Great post, makes me want to watch it again. But later in the film, Dr. Klopek says that he "took" the house … If TV counts, I love Lyndhurst in Lyndhurst, NY and came this close to touring it once. The Burps is a family favorite at my house..we have to watch it at least once a year…my sons even quote lines from it! Never saw that movie but love, love that house!! Can you believe it? What is that, Slavic? It looks just like Wisteria Lane!!!! I love this movie. Filmed entirely at Universal Studios, The 'Burbs presented technical and logistical problems for Dante and the crew. Always love your posts. I am going to rent this to see what is in the basement.Hugs, Ginger. Actually, I still have them down in my basement somewhere…I think. N'T have a moment, check it out if you have any of those homes that. 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