Peacock’s ‘The ’Burbs’ Is Packed With References Only Og Fans Will Catch

Peacock’s The ‘Burbs offers an eight-episode odyssey that drifts into paranoia, distrust, possible murder, and the occasional apple pie. Starring Keke Palmer, Jack Whitehall, Julia Duffy, Paula Pell, and Mark Proksch, the ensemble dark comedy takes a scathing look at the so-called perfect life of suburban living in Hinkley Hills, proudly billed as the “Safest Town in America.” Cinephiles, horror aficionados, and longtime Fangoria fans will recognize the title and premise from the 1989 cult classic The ‘Burbs, written by Dana Olsen, directed by Joe Dante, and starring Tom Hanks. The twisted tale from 1989 follows an ordinary suburban guy, Ray Peterson (Hanks), as he and his neighbors become convinced that…