Addams Family Reunion(1998) Site

The story centers on (Tim Curry), who discovers that his grandparents, Mortimer and Delilah, have contracted "Waltzheimer's disease," a rare condition that is slowly turning them "normal".

Due to a misspelling of the family name, the Addams clan arrives at the reunion of the unrelated Adams family (with one 'D').

The film features a mostly new cast, with only two actors reprising their roles from the 1991 and 1993 films. Addams Family Reunion(1998)

Director Dave Payne originally envisioned a "dark, edgy" fantasy film inspired by the Coen brothers. However, Saban insisted on a child-friendly tone that lacked the black comedy and satire characteristic of the franchise. Plot Summary

Released on September 22, 1998, is a direct-to-video supernatural comedy that occupies a unique and controversial place in the franchise's history. Intended as a pilot for a new television series produced by Saban Entertainment, the film was ultimately viewed as a "forgotten" entry due to its low budget and stark departure from the tone of the previous theatrical films. Production and Background The story centers on (Tim Curry), who discovers

Gomez organizes a massive family reunion at the Primrose Resort, hoping to find a cure among his macabre relatives.

The film's creation was driven by , the creator of Power Rangers , who saw a lucrative opportunity in the booming 1990s home video market. Saban acquired the direct-to-home video rights from the estate of Charles Addams, allowing him to produce a new live-action film independently of Paramount Pictures, which held the theatrical rights. Director: Dave Payne. Producers: Mike Elliott and Haim Saban. Director Dave Payne originally envisioned a "dark, edgy"

Portrayed by Daryl Hannah , whose performance was often viewed as an imitation of Anjelica Huston.