Suburban Gothic

Suburban Gothic is a comedy horror film about Raymond, an unemployed man with a prestigious degree and the ability to communicate with the dead. After moving back into his parents' home in his small hometown, he must deal with his overbearing family and former classmates who once marginalized him. When a vengeful ghost begins terrorizing the local community, Raymond teams up with Becca, a rebellious bartender, to uncover the spirit's secrets and protect the town's residents.

Directed by Richard Bates Jr., this was the second film he directed, following Excision and preceding Trash Fire. The screenplay was written by Bates Jr. and Mark Bruner. The movie stars Matthew Gray Gubler as Raymond and Kat Dennings as Becca, featuring a supporting cast that includes Ray Wise, Sally Kirkland, Jeffrey Combs, and John Waters. Produced by New Normal Films in the United States, the film has a runtime of 90 minutes.

Audience reception for the film has been mixed, with an identical rating of 5.5/10 on both IMDb and TMDB. On IMDb, this score is based on 5,500 votes, while on TMDB it comes from 148 votes. Film critics gave the movie a slightly higher rating of 6.1/10 based on 10 reviews.