There was a problem with 20th Century Fox's plans to film an Addams Family movie. Because they wouldn't sell them and intended to revive the TV show, Orion held some of the rights.
The Addams Family was offered to Tim Burton for direction. Still, he declined it. Burton couldn't take on another project because he was already working on Batman Returns.
Among the films on which Barry Sonnenfeld has worked as a cinematographer were Big, When Harry Met Sally, and the first three Coen Brothers productions. With The Addams Family, he had the opportunity to advance in his career as a film director.
Even if he didn't direct, a project like The Addams Family undoubtedly drew a certain kind of person. One of the two writers that received credit was Caroline Thompson.
Fester is Morticia's uncle and Grandmama is Gomez's mother in the television series Addams Family. But in this movie, Morticia's mother is Grandmama, and Fester is Gomez's brother. Since then, this has been acknowledged as canon.
Fester is Morticia's uncle and Grandmama is Gomez's mother in the television series Addams Family. But in this movie, Morticia's mother is Grandmama, and Fester is Gomez's brother. Since then, this has been acknowledged as canon.
It could have been a case of watch what you wish for. Huston wrote in her memoirs that the film's production was "long and arduous." It was decided, for whatever reason, that Morticia would have upward-slanting eyes.
Raul Julia suffered a blood vessel burst in his eye during the movie's filming. Since Julia was portraying Gomez, it was probably a little challenging for them to film around her while he recovered.