Addams Family Values

About Addams Family Values

Addams Family Values, released in 1993, is a sequel to the 1991 film The Addams Family. The film follows the macabre Addams family as they deal with a gold-digging nanny who marries Uncle Fester planning to kill him for his inheritance. The newly born baby of the family, Pubert, their unexpected blessing, and the rest of the family go through hilarious trials throughout the film.

Making / Production

Continuing the series's twisted humor, director Barry Sonnenfeld used a script penned by Paul Rudnick. The film was produced by Scott Rudin and David Nicksay, while Paramount Pictures distributed the film.

Actors

• Raúl Juliá as Gomez Addams: With his charismatic portrayal of the eccentric patriarch, Juliá managed to steal hearts once again.
• Anjelica Huston as Morticia Addams: Award-winning Huston reprised her role, bringing the enigmatic and elegant character to life with her signature deadpan humor.
• Christopher Lloyd as Uncle Fester: The Back to the Future star transformed, appearing as the bald, potentially dim-witted yet lovable Uncle Fester.
• Christina Ricci as Wednesday Addams: Only 13 at the time, Ricci's performance as the melancholic and cruel yet clever daughter shone throughout the movie.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the last film featuring actor Raúl Juliá, who died a year after its release.
• The film's title is a pun on the old saying, "Family values."
• Although a sequel, many consider this film to be superior to the original.

Awards

Although not a recipient of any major awards, "Addams Family Values" seen brilliant performances particularly from Anjelica Huston who was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress.

Quotes

• "I'm just like any modern woman trying to have it all. Loving husband, a family. It's just, I wish I had more time to seek out the dark forces and join their hellish crusade." - Morticia
• "You sold your soul to the devil when you put on your first pair of Jimmy Choo's, I saw it." - Gomez

Music, Soundtrack

• Patrick Doyle composed the original score for the film, and its stylistic quirks add a layer of eccentricity to the movie.
• The film includes a memorable musical sequence "Eat us (Hey, Rube)," performed by the Addams Family children at a summer camp.