This film received the worst reviews of any film released in 1989 according to many who worked on the film which includes director Joe Dante, editor Marshall Harvey, and co-stars Wendy Schaal and Corey Feldman, but was a box-office success and now is deemed a cult classic. #FFBMovieNight #TheBurbs

The Klopeks' painting, of which Rumsfield can't seem to understand the orientation, is a depiction of surgery from the point of view of the patient. #FFBMovieNight #TheBurbs

In the Klopek basement, there is a sled with the name Rosebud - a reference to Citizen Kane (1941). #FFBMovieNight #TheBurbs

Vic, the garbage man (played by Dick Miller) was also the neighbor in Gremlins (1984). Counting Corey Feldman, Dick Miller, and Joe Dante, that's three crossovers to Gremlins (1984). #FFBMovieNight #TheBurbs

The neighborhood was shot on Colonial Street at the Universal back lot. It has been used for many films and television shows, including Desperate Housewives (2004). Some of the buildings have changed over time, but Walter's house is the only building on the lot that hasn't changed at all. When Art first comes out into the street to get a close look at the Klopeks the shell of the old Munster House (The Munsters (1964)) can be seen behind him down the street. #FFBMovieNight #TheBurbs

Tom Hanks advocated for Carrie Fisher to play Carol, and he wanted her over any other actresses considered simply because of his love for the Star Wars movies. #FFBMovieNight #TheBurbs