After the horror show that was 2020, I feel that we should start the New Year) with something lighthearted and fun.  And you can't get any more fun while remaining in the "horror" genre than with that ooky, kooky, spooky family... The Addams Family ! Fester Addams has been missing for 25 years after a falling out with his brother Gomez.  During their annual seance to try and contact Fester, a mysterious figure arrives at the door... a figure who claims to be the long lost brother. But is he?  And what are his intentions towards the family... and their vast wealth? I have been a fan of The Addams Family since I was a kids and used to watch the old black and white TV series.  When I heard in 1991 that the "fam" was coming to the big screen, I was excited- especially when I heard that Angelica Huston, and Christopher Lloyd were going to be in it.  I hadn't heard much about Raul Julia at the time, but when I saw him in stills showing him as Gomez, I was impr...

The Animated Addict his The Corner of Terror running today as we pay a visit to the ookiest, kookiest, spookiest family... The Addams Family! Chased from their home by pitchfork carrying villagers on their wedding night, Gomez and Morticia flee to New Jersey.  Once there, they settle into an abandon house to raise their family... safe from prying, judging eyes. Until one day, the fog surrounding their safe haven lifts... and exposes them to the horrors of "normal" folk... The story is fairly simple and straightforward, with a couple of side plots to keep things interesting.  The theme of family solidarity, and the right to express one's individuality are at the core of this movie- and as become the main theme associated with The Addams Family movies.  It's a positive theme to have, and is put forth in a up front fashion without the use of blunt force trauma.  Despite the positive message, there are some weak points in the story that made me go, "meh...

If there's a family that screams Halloween, it's the Addams Family... After being missing for 25 years, Fester Addams finally returns home.  His brother Gomez is ecstatic that his family is whole again. But Fester is hiding a secret- and things are not what they seem. .. I have been a fan of the Addams Family since I was a kid (I know- I'm old.  Deal with it.).  When I heard that they were doing a movie featuring this spooky family back in 1991, I was excited. And I wasn't disappointed. This is one of the smartest horror comedies I have ever seen.  There's an actual story that allows for both a comedic and an emotional depth to it.  It was simply a fun tale about the absurd that was presented in such a straight forward, matter of fact manner.  Loved it. The characters were well crafted and presented as well.  Each of them got a bit of the spotlight to get some development throughout the story.  Their interactions, and th...