However, the coat was hiding a multitude of sins. Looking like some sort of Igor-esque assistant, Lloyd’s portrayal was characterized by Fester’s pale skin, dark rings around the eyes, and a long trench coat. Gilliam would’ve definitely been a good choice, but there is no denying that Addams’ comic strip screams Burton. Critical reception to The Addams Family was mixed, and while many people hold it dear to their hearts, it is hard not to picture Burton’s take on Charles Addams’ world.
It was a risky gamble for the studio as it was Sonnenfeld’s directorial debut, but ultimately, one that paid off. Ultimately, it was Sonnenfeld who landed the job thanks to lending a hand on the likes of Big and When Harry Met Sally. However, the New York Times says that isn't to say that the studios hadn't thought about bringing Burton on board.Įlsewhere, Terry Gilliam’s out-there work on Monty Python and directing movies like Brazil and Time Bandits made him another hotly-tipped candidate to tackle the bizarre family of outcasts. Although there is a very Burton style to Sonnenfeld’s movies, the man behind Edward Scissorhands had nothing to do with the movie.
Just like the acclaimed A Nightmare Before Christmas, it is a common misconception that Tim Burton directed The Addams Family. The sequel also didn’t disappoint when it comes to interesting titbits.įrom Michael Jackson scandals to the appearance of a young Cynthia Nixon and the curse of the Addams movies, here are 20 Crazy Secrets Behind The Addams Family Movies. Given that The Addams Family had a famously troubled production, there was plenty going on behind the scenes. Thankfully, the first two movies have become a preserved piece of cult cinema and gathered an even more loyal fanbase of Addams Family fans. Sadly, a third movie lost most of the cast and crew, meaning that Dave Payne’s Addams Family Reunion limped to home release. This wasn’t the end of the road, and with Sonnenfeld returning alongside the cast (and new additions like Joan Cusack), The Addams Family Values premiered in 1993.
With an all-star cast of Raúl Juliá, Anjelica Huston, Christina Ricci, and Christopher Lloyd, 1991’s The Addams Family went on to be a surprise hit of the summer.
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