The Addams Family 1&2 Double Feature 4K Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.5
Video		3.5
Audio		4.5
Extras		3.0
Overall		3.5

The Addams Family 1&2 Double Feature 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf May 16, 2024

The crazy world of artist Charles Addams is once again revived for big screen adventures, with 2019’s “The Addams Family” and 2021’s “The Addams Family 2” striving to replicate the original comics creation while still playing to family audience interests of today. While previously available on Blu-ray, Shout Factory delivers a UHD double feature release to offer fans Dolby Vision viewing experiences for the somewhat low-tech animation.

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The Addams Family 1&2 Double Feature 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

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The Addams Family 1&2 Double Feature 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

The Addams Family

• "Welcome to the Family" (6:02, HD) is a brief overview of production intent, featuring interviews with co-directors Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon, producers Alison O'Brien and Alex Schwartz, and actors Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloe Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhard, Allison Janney, and Nick Kroll. The discussion covers characterization and thematic reach, also exploring the advantages of animation, allowing the production to visit previously unseen areas of "The Addams Family" world.

• Deleted and Extended Scenes (HD) include "Joan of Arc" (1:07), "The Truant Officer" (1:48), "Pugsley Bee Beard" (2:17), and "Assimilate" (1:01).

• "Life of a Scene" (3:21, HD) walks viewers through the artistry and planning required for animation, showing the development of drawings to the final product.

• "Addams Family Throwback" (1:04, HD) is a short examination of the original Charles Addams comics, celebrated by members of the cast and crew.

• "Haunted Heart" (2:50, HD) is a music video from Christina Aguilera.

• "My Family" (1:05, HD) is a music video from Migos, Karol G, Rock Mafia, and Snoop Dogg.

• "Charades with Thing" (3:32, HD) is an animated game with the quietest member of "The Addams Family," who offers five rounds of the popular party competition.

• And a Theatrical Trailer (2:32, HD) is included.

The Addams Family 2

• "We're Altogether Addams" (8:51, HD) is basic overview of characterization and production effort, featuring interviews with producer Danielle Sterling, director Conrad Vernon, and actors Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloe Grace Moretz, Nick Kroll, Bill Hader, and Javon Walton. The interviewee share their fondness for "The Addams Family" and detail performance choices used to get into the weirdness of it all. Some BTS footage is included, showing life in the recording booth.

• "Courage to Be Kooky" (2:41, HD) is a brief overview of characters and themes from "The Addams Family 2," featuring interviews with director Conrad Vernon, actors Oscar Isaac, Chloe Grace Moretz, Nick Kroll, Bill Hader, and Charlize Theron.

• "Road Trip Checklist" (4:04, HD) is a live-action overview of essentials to bring on any vacation, including a recipe for a snack known as "Fruit Monsters." Instructions are also provided for "Going to the Crypt," a car game.

• And a Theatrical Trailer (2:15, HD) is included.

The Addams Family 1&2 Double Feature 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

A richer sense of color and brighter imagery is certainly appealing, besting Blu-ray viewing experiences. However, it's not a major upgrade for those who already own the titles, as Shout Factory doesn't add new supplements to sweeten the deal, making this offering more for die-hard admirers of the franchise.