It fumbles at the last moment... but this is still mainly a pleasantly nasty delight that was strangely overlooked in the cinema.

It's inconceivable that "The 'burbs looked good on paper.

Also starring Carrie Fisher, 'Burbs is a hilarious look at suburban mischief pre-Desperate Housewives. Check it out.

Problem is, it's not funny, a situation comedy that's all situation and little comedy.