A Addams Family Since 1964, he has terrorized the small screen with his stories of acid humor mixed with terror. In films, series and animations The group composed of Mortícia, Gomez, Wandinha, Feioso and Tio Fester starred in holidays and parties set in their macabre settings.
The story is based on the characters in the comic strips created by Charles Addams for The New Yorker in the 1930s — the idea was to criticize American society, since for the family the ideal was to be unhappy.
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“The Addams Family” (1964-1966)
The ABC television series was the first time the group was featured on television. The production had 64 episodes recorded in black and white and divided into two seasons.
The story is based on the characters in the comic strips created by Charles Addams for The New Yorker in the 1930s — the idea was to criticize American society, since for the family the ideal was to be unhappy.
The cast included Carolyn Jones (Mortícia Addams), John Astin (Gomez Addams), Jackie Coogan (Fester Addams or Tio Chico) and Lisa Loring (Wandinha).
The series is available on Prime Video.
“The Addams Family” (1973)
The first animation about the characters came after an appearance in “The New Scooby-Doo Movies”, which worked and led to them getting their own series. The production had 16 episodes produced by Hanna-Barbera and the voice cast included Ted Cassidy (“Star Trek”), Jackie Coogan (“The Kid”) and Jodie Foster (“The Silence of the Lambs”).
In the plot, the Addams family takes a trip across the United States in their trailer, which has a decor reminiscent of the group’s mansion. Along the way, they encounter people they shouldn’t trust — like criminals — but who unknowingly get themselves into trouble.
The series is not available on streaming platforms.
“Halloween with the New Addams Family” (1977)
The film was based on the 1964 series and most of the characters from the original production returned to their roles such as Carolyn Jones (Morticia Addams), John Astin (Gomez Addams), Ted Cassidy (Lurch, the butler) and Jackie Coogan (Uncle Fester) .
In the film, the Addamses go through a Halloween episode in which they must solve an attempted robbery at their home before enjoying Halloween. “Halloween with the New Addams Family” was considered an important milestone for reuniting much of the cast of the original series 11 years after its end.
The film is not available on streaming platforms.
“The Addams Family” (1991)
In this film, the family is at risk of losing their fortune because their lawyer is experiencing financial difficulties. The group decides to have Gordon, Morticia and Gomez’s son, pretend to be his father’s lost brother to get the money.
For the film, Anjelica Huston — who played the family’s mother — was nominated for a Golden Globe as “Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy”, losing to Bette Midler, from “For the Boys”.
The series is available on Telecine and in Prime Video.
“The Return of the Addams Family” (1998)
In the plot, Gomez Addams and Morticia are making preparations for a family vacation when they receive an invitation to the Addams family reunion at the Primrose Hotel. Upon arriving, they discover that the meeting is not for the Addams family but for the Adams, with members completely different from them.
In the cast, renewed for the first time in a feature film, Tim Curry (Gomez), Daryl Hannah (Mortícia), Patrick Thomas (Tio Fester), Nicole Fugere (Wandinha Addams).
The film is not available on streaming platforms.
“The Addams Family” (2019)
Eleven years later, the family returned to the screen in animated format. The characters are preparing for a big party while a talk show host, Margaux Needler, wants to build a planned community and wants to rid the town of the Addams.
The production features the voices of Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhard, Nick Kroll, Bette Midler, Elsie Fisher and Allison Janney.
The film is available on Apple TV and in Google Play Movies.
“The Addams Family 2: On the Road” (2021)
The previous animation sequence shows the Addams worried about the children who are growing up and giving less importance to the family. To try to rekindle the bond, they decide to invite Wandinha, Pugsley and Uncle Fester to board the trailer again for another vacation.
The film is available on Apple TVat the Google Play Moviesat the YouTube and in Prime Video.
Extra: “Wandinha” (2022)
The production has eight episodes and follows Wandinha’s trajectory at the Nunca Mais school. The series places a family already known to viewers, the Addams, in a new context, with Morticia and Gomez’s daughter as the protagonist.
The series has eight episodes and follows Wandinha’s trajectory at the Nunca Mais school, bringing a teenage plot with many mysteries and the character’s characteristic acid humor.
The series is available on Netflix.
Source: CNN Brasil
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