Particularly during the 1990s, nearly every film he starred in generated massive box office results and earned numerous Academy Awards. From 1992’s A League of Their Own to 2002’s Catch Me If You Can, everything Hanks touched seemed to turn to gold.
Still, the peak of this comedic run might have been Joe Dante’s 1989 film The ‘Burbs, a quirky comedy/thriller about a group of neighbors suspecting the new family on the block might be Satanic murderers. It’s the kind of high-brow concept that could only come from the 80s – a uniquely designed piece of cinema featuring a talented cast that perfectly plays their roles.
Now, I’m well aware of the numerous endings Dante toyed with. The original ending saw Ray and his pals Mark and Art arrested for messing with the mysterious Klopeks , who wind up being little more than a bizarre family with no ulterior motives. Certainly, the movie is leading in that direction.