presents
The Addams Family
Introduction
So, here's my Freaky Friday with a twist! I will present the 1991 version of The Addams Family. BUT, I'll even provide my very own cast that if they ever did a reboot now or next year or in a couple of years. So, the first bit will be what's the character really and how they played the character. I hope you enjoy the freakiest of families The Adams FamilyWho Played Who in The Addams Family 1991 version?
Anjelica Huston as Morticia Addams
I think Anjelica Huston really plays Morticia Addams brilliantly, she portrays the beauty, the mysterious upbringing. She has passion. It's a very absurd passion but it's something we can connect with her with. She likes black as well, well so does most of the family. But, the figure she has is something really, don't want to say nice. But, it is! Her shoulders are sharp and she has this very tight hour glass figure which is why outsiders just gasp at her. I think....she's a seductive woman, and I think she's laid back about the whole concept of death, morbid rituals. I think she's a dark spiritualist as well. But, again she appreciates what matters most to her, which is her family.
Raul Julia as Gomez Addams
I think everyone now knows who Raul Julia is just from this film. Gomez Addams to me, is still a kid at times who will play, fight, conquer, be a mischievous character. But, Raul Julia had these brillaint eyes! They widen when excited and he was literally insane in this film. He catches knives but above all I think he has what we can all relate to. He is a dad, he can be this strict fun loving dad at times, and even joins in with the children. But, he has this spark of fun that comes and goes but above the children there's his wife. Clearly, he loves her we see the whole kissing of the hand working slowly up. I think Raul Julia should of been in more films, it's a real shame we could of seen him in more. But, I think when we think of Gomez Addams we will think of this version. It's not to silly, it's not too morbid. It has the correct balance I think of what Gomez Addams is actually and not what actors want him to be.
Christina Ricci as Wednesday Addams
Christina Ricci as we see her come away from Wednesday Addams she loves the horrors and thriller films. So, I think Wednesday Addams is....a mystery. We know her as this child that discovers her first kiss, her strange rituals, her witchcraft, her investigations into things. But, we don't actually know who Wednesday Addams is. I think that's why we love this character because I think she wants to be more like her mother. But, at the same time want to be on the kid side. I think it's overall strange how Wednesday has a fascination with death and knows so much about death. Yet, we never see her get educated so I assume this version, she goes into the library and studies. Plus, we do know she's creative she wants to get her brother in trouble, she wants that element of getting caught. So, we could say that she wants attention. But, we don't know, in the films that followed not in the highest paid psychologist knew what was up with the family. Now thinking about it, I would say she's a very lower toned, and has an element of Eric Cartman from South Park of her twisted mind. And, then I would say she has the mind of a serial killer like Jigsaw in Saw. It's quite hard to define this character because we know literally so little about her.
Jimmy Workman as Pugsley Addams
Jimmy Workman if you don't know what he has done check out his IMDB page, it's quite interesting after Addams Family. But, Pugsley Addams is very simply sum up as you're fun loving, caring, chaotic boy that just wants to play. I think Pugsley is the perfect example of what playing is, he is happy what he accomplishes, he likes food, he likes to play with everyone and knows everyone. But, behind this playfulness there's the element of enjoying and being happy of others misfortune which I think people need to remember because he is an Addams.
Christopher Lloyd as Uncle Festa
I am going to say now, I didn't know it was Christopher Lloyd at the time. He is brilliant, my sister was like "That's Christopher Lloyd" because at the time I was a huge Back to the Future fan. And, I was like "NO IT'S NOT!". So, I googled and I was wrong, anyway!. Uncle Festa! I think he is a REAL character for psychologists, veterians and even your children would love to wonder who the heck this guy is. I think, he loves his experimenting, he loves his games, he loves exploring. But, as the films progress we see that under all this absurdity, games, insanity and madness he just wants someone to love him. We discover he wants what Morticia and Gomez wants which is someone else. But, I think there's actually more to this, I think he finds Death as a game. See, I used a capital letter? That's because I think Uncle Festa would refer to Death as an actual person. We know he has a few brain cells missing and a few strands of sanity left, but you can not love the guy! I think....he is the best Uncle you could ever have! He plays with the kids in dangerous ways! What more could you ask for? Responsibility? Nahh, that's the parents jobs....well not for this family.
Judith Malina as Granny
What can I say about Granny? To be honest, I would just love to see inside that cook book of hers! We seen her chase dog, cats, rats, insects and I just want to know what's in this food! I think, she's a loving caring person but she doesn't want to upgrade to the present but more stick with the past. We seen her done numerous spells and witchcraft alike, but I think she mainly has this for protection of her family. She's a crazy person, she runs with cats and dogs with a frying pan. But, shes quirky and I think when you look at her from a distance you can see she's trying to be that stereotypical Grandma. Let me explain, she likes to cook, clean, sleep, nap, run around and I think that's what a Grandma is. We know Grandma's for cooking excellent meals, napping in points of the day, running around for you and caring for you and making you feel welcome. Now, think of this Granny, you can't say she doesn't do that because she does. She cooks for the whole family! She's always there and will even play games with the kids!
Christopher Hart as Thing
I didn't know that Christopher Hart was a magician which makes sense when you think about Thing, I always wondered how Thing can do all these amazing tricks and stunts and that's why because I notice a magician can do a lot more with there hands as illusions and trickery go. And, that's Thing. He's a playful hand, a cheeky hand, a knowledgeable hand, a hero hand. I think he is a bunch of all these elements but we know Thing is an old hand as well been in the service for ages or a dear friend. I think he really cares about the family, he serves and he nurtures the family as far as Thing would need to go.
John Franklin as Cousin IT
This character, I can think of two things what makes this character IT really makes you think. Cousin IT either doesn't like to cut his hair. We know IT is a HE because HE gets married to a woman. And, IT had a baby, which was WHAT. So, he is married and IT'S baby is called WHAT. Well, least you won't forget IT. OR, I think Cousin IT is just another experiment gone wrong! But, I love the voice! It's a squeaky voice and yet people understand what he is saying and we don't! And, plus his car! It's a nice car you know Cousin IT is trying to have the nicer life style when you see the car, he likes living in the present and wants to spend what he can enjoying it.
Carel Struycken as Lurch
All am going to say is look at IMDB, put Carel Struycken in and you will notice make up did an amazing job. Lurch, it's quite hard to figure him out, he grunts and moans and that's about it. He has a slow movement so you could tell he has been in service for a number of years! But, when thinking about how Lurch came into service. You could say, that he is Frankenstein just without the bolts, he was made. OR, you could say he was a slave was sent free years ago but found living with the Addams was a dream come true. I think he likes serving the Addams. I think Lurch knows the gossip as well, he communicates with everyone makes sure everyone is fine and he knows there stories and where everyone is. But, I think Lurch because it's not this Lurch but in a newer version he finds love. But, I don't think Lurch has time for love if am honest. He loves the Addams more than any person or living/non-living thing.What Makes These Characters So Interesting?
I think when combining all these characters, you actually get a family. They have there ups and downs but I think we find it more interesting because we can relate to some of the situations, they have just been blown out of proportion which is why I love the Addams Family. Plus, I can see each and every uniquness within every character.If They Did A Reboot Who Would Play Who?
Introduction
The actors I have chose was completely out of my head, it's the actors I think can pull off the characters and to see them in a different light, I'll go into why I picked them and all honesty! I went completely honest and am sticking with these cast members.
Helena Bonham Carter as Morticia Addams
I wanted a little older Morticia and I think from the top of my head, to keep the weirdness and the strangness and yet to keep the beauty and the mystery, the only person I can pick is Helena Bonham Carter. She has been brillaint in the Harry Potter films as Bellatrix, we seen her in Tim Burton works. But, I think she can keep a facial expression like Anjelicia Huston. Plus, I think we can see more in Helena Bonham Carter in this role, I seen her in Mary Shelley's Frankenstien and I think with the films she has done she can combine them to create Morticia Addams. But, I wouldn't change the costume maybe put some cobwebs on the shoulders to give it that ancient and more older generation of Morticia.
Johnny Depp as Gomez Addams
Starters, I didn't pick Johnny Depp because of Helena Bonham Carter or Tim Burton films. I actually picked Johnny Depp because considering who is out in Hollywood and who's well know. Johnny Depp could play a great Gomez Addams. Think about it! The Mad Hatter's eyes you need a sense of insanity, and catching knives with your mouth and yet being romantic, soppy and very eye catchingly seductive. And, I personally think Johnny Depp has that weirdness has that absurdity and the mind set to do it! And, it's not because he has a moustache! I have seen him in loads of films, if he combined the quirkiness of Tim Burton films, with that of his romance films, I think we can see a great side of Gomez Addams.
Chloe Grace Moretz as Wednesday Addams
Am not going to change my mind.....Chloe Grace Moretz! She is perfect for Wednesday Addams. She has done Kick Ass, Carrie, Dark Shadows, Let the Right One In etc, I think she has the mind, the mystery of Wednesday to pull it off. I would dye her hair black to do this! I think she can be mischievous as well. The film idea I have is that Wednesday wants something and none of the family is letting her so...she kills them. They would love it! Make it into a game! I can see her keeping in that blank facial expression but I want to see more Wednesday Addams and more about her.
Thomas Sangster as Pugsley Addams
It's a strange choice, but I think he can pull it off. I seen him in Doctor Who and I think he can get that playfulness of Pugsley Addams and yet have the boy likeness of him. I have seen him gone dark, and I think we see the dark side of Pugsley but in a very humorous manner. There's that iconic when Pugsley Addams brings in a stop sign for dinner and you hear a train crash, and a car crash and he smiles and the family cheer him. I think something like that, but I wanted to change is character completely, but still have the shaved head. But, has the family features but can pull off that character and give it justice.
Tobin Bell as Uncle Festa
From Jigsaw, I think I want to see Tobin Bell play Uncle Festa, I want to see him get more quirky, I want to see him loose that insanity, running around, being cowardly maybe, and yet have the same element as Christopher Lloyd did for his Uncle Festa. But, I STILL want to see a darker version of Uncle Festa. Plus, I think I want a older version of Festa as well...IF POSSIBLE!, I would like to keep the wrinkles and show what he be like older. Maybe, he likes making traps and keeping score of how many times Gomez fell into his traps. But, I can se Tobin Bell pulling this character off because he puts effort and research into his character. Plus, the laugh....I think Tobin Bell's laugh for Jigsaw and the smile you can change the horror concept and give it to a comedy element.
Glenn Close as Granny
I purposely thought of Glenn Close because of her Cruella DeVille character. She has the protential to pull of a Granny in Addams Family. But, I would make the granny more wicked, more witchy, more crazy and loony. So, I had to think of an oldish actor that physically can pull of the role. So, here you have it Glenn Close and with the right make up team, you can change this beautiful actress into a scary granny that only the kids love.
Dynamo as Thing
There's only one reason I picked Dynamo and that's because I wanted to keep that magician factor but can also do the hand trickery and stunts that I feel mainly magicians can pull off. I think Dynamo could make Thing a lot more of character then we have seen. I would like to see him do more stunts and crazy scenarios. But, I would keep everything the same because I think Thing is a recognizable character that if you change too much will ruin who is Thing.
Seth McFarlane as Cousin IT
I wanted someone good with voices, I wanted someone that can portray that cool, quirky, dark element thou at the same time. Why not the guy who did Family Guy? Seth McFarlane? I think considering he likes to do quirky things and I don't think people would expect him to be Cousin IT would give this film a WOW factor. That Seth McFarlane yeah, does cowboys, teddie bears...but is now a ball of fur? I think would make him go up a level.
Christopher Walken as Lurch
I wanted someone scary at first appearances, but can keep a very bland facial expression with great grunts and moans. I think Christopher Walken with some make up and special effects could really give a scare factor! Plus, I wanted Lurch older to show the years he has served as well. But, I was thinking of that scary appearance because he was in Sleepy Hollow as the Headless Horseman. So, I think Chrisopher Walken would give the role justice.
Why I Picked These Actors?
I notice with Addams Family that you need the likeness and comfortability when watching the film and yet see recognizable traits. So, I picked these actors for these roles because I can see it physically see it happening and the fact when looking at them all together. Like, the Addams Family it makes me comfortable watching the film.
What Kind of Film Would These Actors Do?
I can see two directors working on this film and that's Wes Craven and Tim Burton. I could go two ways with this, I could do a very Tim Burton style film with the comedy and family factor. OR, we could do a 12 rated film and really see The Addams Family with Wes Craven special effects, Tim Burton make up, scenary and script. We could actually see a completely new side of the Addams Family but at the same time we know it's the Addams Family.
Conclusion
I can actually seeing another reboot coming along in about 5/10 years, it's a very popular film but when they tried rebooting it with unknown actors you lost the wow factor and the cheesiness isn't needed. I think they have to go back to the original idea of who is the Addams Family and then cast and then research.
Bottom Line?
I think people forget how weird and disturbing the Addams Family can actually be, but when you think of how popular the cast for the 1991 have become from this film, you have to think back and think who can be the next Addams Family and that's the bottom line I am leaving you with.
Bit of Fun!
The trailer below is the tune to the film at the beginning, I would get Danny Elfman to make a much more darker version of this song but keep it the same tune, just a different feeling to it.
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