10 Movies to Watch on Peacock After Streaming The 'Burbs Season 1
If you love Peacock's latest original series starring Keke Palmer, check out these titles next.
Peacock's new original series starring Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall, The 'Burbs, is a deliciously entertaining blend of horror and comedy, a show that pokes fun at life in the suburbs while also delivering some genuinely creepy vibes. It can get addictive, which means if you've already seen all eight episodes of Season 1 (streaming now!), your next step will either be to rewatch the show, or to look for something excellent to watch next.
Fortunately, Peacock definitely has you covered there. From the film that inspired the new show to some other unexpected delights, here are 10 films to watch on the streamer if you've got The 'Burbs fever.
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Movies to watch on Peacock after streaming The 'Burbs Series
The 'Burbs (1989)
The new Peacock series probably wouldn't exist without the original film, directed by the great Joe Dante (Gremlins, The Howling) and written by Dana Olsen. Like the show, the film follows a group of suburban residents (led by a young Tom Hanks, who gets a crafty Easter egg in the series) who suspect something very weird is going on when new neighbors move into the creepy Victorian house up the street. And like the show, it's a wonderful blend of horror and comedy with a terrific ensemble cast.
Better Watch Out (2016)
If you like the way The 'Burbs takes the peace and polish of the suburbs and disrupts it in unexpected, sometimes violent ways, Better Watch Out is another film that fits the vibe. Directed and co-written by Chris Peckover, it starts with a simple premise: A babysitter (Olivia DeJonge) and the boy she's watching for the night (Levi Miller) have settled in for an evening of cozy Christmas fun, when suddenly a home invader strikes. What starts as a straightforward thriller soon twists, as the babysitter fights for her life amid twists and turns in the violent night. It's funny, it's scary, and it sends up the idea that all suburban kids are quiet and well-behaved.
Tragedy Girls (2017)
If you like the dark comedy of The 'Burbs and want to take things even darker, Tragedy Girls is the wild ride you're looking for. It follows best friends Sadie and McKayla (Brianna Hildebrand and Alexandra Shipp), the "Tragedy Girls" of the title, as they chase true crime fame, first through reporting on local crimes, and then by trying to commit them. It's a movie that goes for the throat in every possible way, but it never loses touch with the bond between its two leads, and that makes it a macabre horror-comedy for the ages.
Villains (2019)
Like The 'Burbs, Villains is a film that starts out with certain expectations, then swerves on its audience in thrilling, darkly funny ways. It's the story of two petty criminals (Bill Skarsgard and Maika Monroe) who, after pulling an armed robbery, break into a home in the country to steal some gas. What they find instead makes them question everything they think they know about good guys and bad guys.
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Freaky (2020)
While The 'Burbs plays with the expectations of suburban life, Freaky puts a supernatural horror-comedy twist on the expectations of life as an American teenager. The film follows an awkward teen girl (Kathryn Newton), who's trying to work up the courage to ask out her crush and deal with her bullies when, surprise, she swaps bodies with an active masked slasher (Vince Vaughn). Hilarity, and hilariously brutal kills, ensue.
Sick (2022)
Co-written and produced by Scream creator Kevin Williamson, Sick is set amid the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns, and follows a pair of college students (Gideon Adlon and Beth Million) as they head to an isolated-yet-luxurious lake house to quarantine together. Everything's going great until some unwelcome guests show up, setting off a wild night full of chills and some unexpected laughs. This is another one of those Peace and Quiet Broken by Unexpected Violence movies, so if you like that aspect of The 'Burbs, you'll want to check it out.
Studio 666 (2022)
If you like the comedy of The 'Burbs and you want a film that takes things even further, into truly bonkers territory, you'll want to watch Studio 666. The premise is simple: The Foo Fighters (as themselves) need to record a new album, so they rent and move into a California mansion to get to work. The mansion's carrying a curse, the band finds themselves in the grip of dark forces, hilarity ensues. It's as crazy as it sounds, in the best way.
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Renfield (2023)
If you like the comedy of The 'Burbs and you want another straight-up funny story that plays with classic horror conventions, Renfield is for you. Director Chris McKay's film follows the title character (Nicholas Hoult) as he struggles to free himself from the decades-long influence of his undead master, Count Dracula (Nicolas Cage), and maybe get a fresh start on his life. It's quite funny, but it's also an often moving meditation on toxic relationships and how they bleed us dry.
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Speak No Evil (2024)
Though it retains a lot of the inherent darkness of the Dutch-Danish production on which it's based, the 2024 edition of Speak No Evil adds a few welcome layers of levity and even brutal action to the story. The film tells the story of an American couple (Scoot McNairy and Mackenzie Davis) who attempt to bond with the Brits (James McAvoy and Aisling Franciosi) they meet on vacation, who extend an invitation to visit them in the English countryside. What starts as an awkward culture clash soon becomes much darker. It's a grim film for much of its runtime, but McAvoy's having such a good time in the villain role, and writer/director James Watkins packs in enough heart and humor to keep things moving in a way that'll have you on the edge of your seat.
Borderline (2025)
Set in the 1990s, Borderline is the story of a pop star (Samara Weaving), her bodyguard (Eric Dane), and the one obsessed fan (Ray Nicholson) that just won't let her go. Like The 'Burbs, it takes a relatively calm situation and quickly shatters it, and it blends comedy with elements of survival horror and thriller films very, very well. Weaving is fantastic in the lead role, and while it might not be quite as relatable as The 'Burbs, it's got the same kind of dark fun.
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