Addams Family Values

Addams Family Values

Year: 1993

Runtime: 94 min

Language: English

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld

FantasyComedy

Following a period of adjustment, the Addams Family finds themselves caring for a niece, Wednesday, and her reluctant caretaker, Debbie. As Wednesday grows, she clashes with the family’s unusual traditions, leading to comical misunderstandings and escalating sibling rivalry. Debbie, meanwhile, harbors a secret agenda, leading to a sinister plot that threatens the Addams’ unique and macabre world. The family must navigate these challenges while maintaining their darkly delightful existence.

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1

Arrival of Pubert

Gomez and Morticia Addams joyfully welcome the arrival of their newborn son, Pubert. The couple is filled with excitement and love as they embark on this new chapter of parenthood.

Addams Family Mansion
2

Debbie Joins the Family

The Addams family hires Debbie Jellinsky as a nanny, believing her to be a harmless figure who will help them care for the children. Unbeknownst to them, Debbie harbors a malevolent agenda as a cold-blooded serial killer.

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3

Sending the Children Away

Debbie cunningly persuades Gomez and Morticia that Wednesday and Pugsley are eager to attend summer camp. Using her deceptive charm, she successfully manipulates them into sending the kids away, achieving her sinister goals.

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4

Camp Chippewa Experience

At Camp Chippewa, Wednesday and Pugsley feel out of place among their campmates due to their unique personalities. They form a bond with Joel Glicker, an equally outcast boy who develops a crush on Wednesday.

Camp Chippewa
5

Debbie's Relationship with Fester

As Debbie continues to manipulate the Addams family, she unexpectedly finds a romantic connection with Uncle Fester. Their relationship blossoms, despite Debbie's ulterior motives of scheming against the family.

Addams Family Mansion
6

Wedding Plans

Debbie and Fester's wedding becomes a focal point of the story, filled with tension as Debbie's disdain for the Addams family becomes apparent. However, Fester's affectionate vows seem to temporarily bridge the gap between them.

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7

Honeymoon Misadventure

During their honeymoon, Debbie's plans to rid herself of Fester take a dark turn when she tries to drown him in a bathtub. This disastrous attempt showcases her dangerous and desperate ambitions.

Honeymoon Suite
8

Thanksgiving Pageant

At Camp Chippewa, Wednesday is forced to portray Pocahontas in a Thanksgiving pageant, igniting her rebellious spirit against the camp's enforced cheerfulness. Her defiance leads to significant repercussions.

Camp Chippewa
9

Escape from Camp

After enduring a series of relentless feel-good movies, Wednesday, Pugsley, and Joel plot their escape from Camp Chippewa. They successfully steal a camp van, solidifying their bond and reclaiming their independence.

Camp Chippewa
10

Debbie's True Colors Revealed

Debbie's true intentions come to light as she detonates an explosion in the Addams family mansion. However, Fester miraculously survives and reunites with Gomez, but the threat of Debbie still looms.

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11

Confrontation with Debbie

Debbie confronts the Addams family with a gun, revealing her twisted love for Fester that is driven by greed. The family is torn between horror and a sense of empathy as they hear her chilling backstory.

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12

Pubert's Heroic Moment

In a dramatic twist, Pubert escapes from his crib and maneuvers through chaos to save his family from Debbie's lethal intentions. He redirects the electrical current back to Debbie, ending her threat once and for all.

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13

Celebration of Pubert's Birthday

After the harrowing events, the Addams family gathers to celebrate Pubert's first birthday, which brings a sense of joy amidst the turmoil. Joel, their friend from camp, joins in the celebrations.

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14

Debbie's Resting Place

As the family pays tribute to Debbie at her grave, Wednesday delivers a sarcastic remark about her inept methods as a killer. The Addams family reflects on their experiences, blending humor with grief.

Cemetery
15

Eerie Conclusion

The story ends with an unsettling moment as Joel lays flowers at Debbie's grave, only for an eerie hand to burst through the ground and pull him into darkness. This haunting finale leaves an impression that the Addams legacy continues.

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