The 'Burbs: Peak Suburban Paranoia or Just Plain Silly?

Okay, so I just rewatched "The 'Burbs" (1989) and I'm still so conflicted! On the one hand, it's totally ridiculous. Tom Hanks is hilarious as Ray Peterson, the suburban dad slowly losing his mind because of his new, creepy neighbors, the Klopeks. The whole thing is just a giant, over-the-top caricature of suburban paranoia. The dream sequence alone is worth a watch! But… is it good good? I think the cinematography actually elevates it a bit. The way the camera lingers on the Klopek house, always shrouded in shadow while everything else is bright and sunny, is genuinely unsettling. And the pacing builds the tension really well, even though you know it's going to end up being completely bonkers. The scene where they're digging in the Klopek's backyard is filmed with such a sense of suspense, even though it's basically a comedy routine. I think the director, Joe Dante, really understood how to balance the humor with a subtle sense of dread. What bugs me most is how far they take it. Like, do we really need the whole climax with the explosions and the satanic altar? It feels a bit much, even for a movie that's already pushing the boundaries of absurdity. I almost wish they had kept the ending ambiguous, you know? Like, leave us wondering if the Klopeks were actually evil or just misunderstood weirdos. Anyways, I'm curious what other people think! Is "The 'Burbs" a clever satire of suburban life or just a silly waste of time? Anyone else get major anxiety thinking about their own neighbors after watching this? lol Let's discuss!