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Halloween with the New Addams Family (1977)
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Halloween with the New Addams Family is the 1977 television reunion film that brought much of the original sitcom cast back together for a spooky seasonal special. The story sees Gomez, Morticia and the family preparing for Halloween while crooks attempt to rob the Addams mansion, naturally discovering that targeting this household is a spectacularly terrible idea. The special reconnects viewers with the 1960s version of the characters while adding a slightly broader TV-movie energy. It is a nostalgic bridge between the original sitcom and the later wave of Addams adaptations, giving fans one more chance to see the classic cast together in full creepy-comedy mode.
Halloween with the New Addams Family (1977) Details Director, release, studio & more
- Director
- David Steinmetz
- Release
- 30/10/1977
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Last Updated
- 16 Aug 2026
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Cast of Halloween with the New Addams Family (1977)
Carolyn Jones
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Halloween with the New Addams Family (1977) Review 7/10
We have rated Halloween with the New Addams Family 7 out of 10, because it works best as a nostalgic reunion rather than a perfect continuation of the classic sitcom. Seeing John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan and Ted Cassidy return is the main pleasure, and the Halloween setting is a natural fit for the Addams clan. The story is light and silly, but that is part of the charm. It does not have quite the same sharp timing as the original series, yet it still captures enough of the old magic to make it worthwhile for long-time fans. As a piece of Addams history, it is a fun curiosity and a lovely reminder of how much affection audiences had for this strange little family.
Did You Know?
- The special reunited many members of the original 1964 sitcom cast.
- It aired as a Halloween television movie.
- John Astin and Carolyn Jones returned as Gomez and Morticia.
- Lisa Loring and Ken Weatherwax returned as Wednesday and Pugsley.
- The story involves criminals attempting to rob the Addams mansion.
- The special acts as a nostalgic continuation of the original sitcom era.
- Felix Silla returned as Cousin Itt.
- The Halloween setting naturally suited the Addams Family brand.
- The special is often discussed as a rare piece of Addams television history.
- It arrived years before the 1990s movie revival made the family a major cinema property.
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