Addams family values halloween with the new addams family

Like a spider setting up an elaborate cobweb in an abandoned house, The Addams Family Values is one of those classic Halloween movies that feels like it's existed as long as the holiday itself. The second film in the Addams Family series, the 1993 movie is far from second best with its dark humor and the kind of wonderfully chilling plot line that would put Gomez and Morticia in the mood for a romantic waltz.

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During the film, the Addams family receives a visit from Debbie Jellinsky, a serial killer and black widow who marries men with the intention of killing them and stealing their fortunes. Debbie tricks Uncle Fester into falling in love with her and takes him hostage when she realizes he's more difficult to kill than she thought. At the same time, Morticia and Gomez have to deal with Wednesday and Pugsley being jealous of newborn baby Pubert, who they play deadly games with until Debbie suggests the kids head to camp for the summer.

From the murderous plot and the dark quotes to Gary and Becky being realistically irritating, the entire movie is a celebration of all things uncomfortable and eerie (in the best way possible). Also, considering this is a Halloween movie set during the summer with a heavy focus on Thanksgiving, it's pretty much the perfect film to watch year-round.

At the end of the day, as much as I love the original Addams Family film, there's nothing like throwing a bag of popcorn in the microwave and spending the evening reliving every moment of Wednesday and Pugsley's revolt against camp counselor Gary's distasteful Thanksgiving play. Read on to conjure up more memories of the classic Halloween (or Thanksgiving) film here, and keep the holiday momentum going by finding out if Disney's Halloweentown still lives up to the hype over 20 years later.

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General Information

Director: Dennis Steinmetz

Writer: George Tibbles

Cast: John Astin, Ted Cassidy, Jackie Coogan, Carolyn Jones, Henry Darrow, Jane Rose, Elvia Allman, Vito Scotti, Parley Baer, Patrick Campbell, Dean Sothern, Felix Silla, Lisa Loring, Ken Weatherwax, Jennifer Surprenant, Ken Marquis, Terry Miller, David Johns, Clinton Beyerle, George Ranito Jordan, and Suzanne Krarna

Composer: Vic Mizzy

Release Date: 10/30/1977

MPAA Rating: Not Rated

Overview

While preparing for Halloween, Addams family members Gomez (John Astin), Pancho (Henry Darrow), Morticia (Carolyn Jones), Uncle Fester (Jackie Coogan), Grandmama (Jane Rose), Cousin Itt (Felix Silla), Wednesday Jr. (Jennifer Surprenant),

Wednesday Sr. (Lisa Loring), Pugsley Jr. (Ken Marquis), and Pugsley Sr. (Ken Weatherwax) await the arrival of Cousin Shy—a legendary figure who carves pumpkins for children on Halloween night. Trouble arises when two crooks, one of whom evokes an amorous reaction from Lurch (Ted Cassidy) while disguised as Little Bo Peep, attempt to steal the family fortune.

A slapdash remake of “Halloween with the Addams Family” from season one of the original series, this obscure television special offers no improvement over the episode that inspired it. Especially awful is the convoluted premise for Halloween with the New Addams Family, which leaves little room to acquaint/reacquaint the audience with characters new and old.

Pros

For remaining fresh and capable after an eleven-year break from the subject matter, actors John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan, and Ted Cassidy deserve praise from fans of The Addams Family—much in contrast to Fred Gwynne and Al Lewis, whose portrayals of Herman and Grandpa in The Munsters’ Revenge (a 1981 revival attempt) can hardly be described as amusing.

Cons

In the opening sequence, Gomez and Morticia reveal that two young children, Wednesday Jr. and Pugsley Jr., now belong to the Addams family. Superfluous additions to an

already bloated cast of characters, Wednesday Jr. and Pugsley Jr. fail to enhance the narrative of George Tibbles (an occasional contributor to The Munsters) and instead detract attention from Gomez, Morticia, Lurch, Uncle Fester, and other members of the core group.

Additionally worth criticizing are the repetitive comedic devices employed in Halloween with the New Addams Family, which often border on tedious. At one point, for example, two bodyguards fasten Gomez and Morticia to a chair upon receiving orders to dispose of them. Believing himself a participant in an elaborate game,

Gomez calls upon Wednesday for assistance. After escaping, Gomez is subsequently captured and confined twice more, prompting him to enlist the aid of Wednesday a second and third time—a mildly humorous but terribly overplayed situation.

On a minor note, the iconic theme music of Vic Mizzy is never present except in the form of a mediocre, if not thoroughly forgettable, remix that plays over the introductory credits. Also absent are the characteristic noises produced by Cousin Itt, the voice of whom lacks an extremely high pitch to complement his trademark gibberish.

Lastly, as opposed to the bleak and dreary atmosphere that defined many episodes of The Addams Family, Halloween with the New Addams Family showcases a variety of rich and vibrant colors in practically every scene. Viewers may therefore struggle to accept the mood of this film, the accidental cheerfulness of which frequently clashes with the dark, morbid tendencies exemplified by the eponymous family.

Analysis

Similar to the source material, this production emphasizes family values in a kooky but benign setting—arguably the only highlight of Tibbles’ aforementioned narrative.

Concluding Comments

Halloween with the New Addams Family is a poorly made, groan-inducing effort that will likely appeal only to diehard enthusiasts of the characters created by Charles Addams. Casual fans, on the other hand, should avoid this offering at all costs.

Overall Quality: 3/10

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Did The Addams Family come up with Halloween?

Halloween with the New Addams Family is a 1977 American made-for-television comedy horror film based on the 1964–1966 sitcom The Addams Family. ... .

Was thing on The Addams Family a left or 👍 right hand?

Thing (The Addams Family).

Is Addams Family Values a Halloween movie?

The Addams Family Values Is a Halloween Masterpiece With Generous Sprinkle of Dark Humor. Like a spider setting up an elaborate cobweb in an abandoned house, The Addams Family Values is one of those classic Halloween movies that feels like it's existed as long as the holiday itself.

Is Wednesday Addams Morticia's daughter?

Wednesday is the sister of Pugsley Addams (and, in the 1993 movie Addams Family Values, Pubert Addams) and as such the only daughter of Gomez and Morticia Addams. In earlier adaptations she is the younger sister of Pugsley, and in later adaptations she becomes the older one.