ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES (1993) MOVIE POSTER, AUSTRALIAN ONE SHEET
Size AU One Sheet (27" x 40")
Addams Family Values (1993) Australian One Sheet Movie Poster - Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Joan Cusack, Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld is in Very Fine+ Condition. Movie Poster and Condition Condition:...
Addams Family Values (1993) Australian One Sheet Movie Poster - Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Joan Cusack, Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld is in Very Fine+ Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: Minor edgewear and handling wear only, otherwise this poster is in excellent well kept condition. This authentic Australian One Sheet poster from Addams Family Values (1993) is a highly collectible piece of cinema memorabilia from one of the most beloved dark comedy franchises in film history. Australian one sheets are particularly sought after by collectors due to their unique designs and regional variations that often differ from their American counterparts. This poster showcases the distinctive artwork and promotional style used for the Australian theatrical release, making it a rare find for international collectors and fans of the Addams Family. The poster features the iconic cast including Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci, and Joan Cusack in their unforgettable roles. Despite minimal wear, this poster has been exceptionally well preserved and remains in excellent display condition, perfect for framing or adding to a collection. This Poster is rolled and will be carefully packed and shipped in cylinder.
Movie Synopsis
Addams Family Values (1993) is an American supernatural black comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and written by Paul Rudnick, based on the beloved characters created by cartoonist Charles Addams. This highly acclaimed sequel to The Addams Family (1991) reunites the entire main cast whilst introducing new characters that would become instant classics in the franchise.
The film stars Anjelica Huston as the elegantly macabre Morticia Addams and Raul Julia in one of his final and most memorable performances as the passionate Gomez Addams. The supporting cast includes Christopher Lloyd as the lovable Uncle Fester, Christina Ricci in her scene-stealing role as the deadpan Wednesday Addams, Jimmy Workman as the destructive Pugsley Addams, and Carel Struycken as the towering butler Lurch. Newcomers to the cast include the brilliant Joan Cusack as the villainous nanny Debbie Jellinsky, a performance that earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, and Carol Kane as Granny Addams.
The plot centres on the arrival of the Addams family's newest member, baby Pubert Addams, whose birth delights Gomez and Morticia but horrifies siblings Wednesday and Pugsley, who plot creative ways to eliminate their cherubic new brother. When their murderous attempts fail, the concerned parents hire a nanny to help care for the children. Enter Debbie Jellinsky, a seemingly sweet caregiver who is actually a serial killer known as the Black Widow, with a history of murdering wealthy husbands for their fortunes. Debbie sets her sights on the wealthy and naive Uncle Fester, seducing him into marriage whilst plotting to murder him and steal the Addams fortune.
Meanwhile, Wednesday and Pugsley are sent to Camp Chippewa, a horrifyingly cheerful summer camp run by the perky Gary and Becky Granger, where the gothic siblings are forced to participate in wholesome activities and watch Disney films. The camp sequences provide some of the film's most memorable moments, particularly Wednesday's subversive performance in the Thanksgiving play, which has become one of cinema's most iconic scenes and a cult classic moment in film history.
Paul Rudnick's razor-sharp screenplay elevates Addams Family Values beyond typical sequel territory, delivering biting social commentary wrapped in dark humour. The film satirises American capitalism, suburban conformity, summer camp culture, and historical revisionism, all whilst maintaining the franchise's signature gothic charm. Rudnick's witty dialogue provides endless quotable moments, particularly Wednesday's deadpan observations and Morticia's elegant declarations of devotion to Gomez.
Director Barry Sonnenfeld returned from the first film, bringing his distinctive visual style that perfectly captures the gothic atmosphere of the Addams household. The production design by Ken Adam, cinematography by Donald Peterman, and costume design by Theoni V. Aldredge all contribute to creating the film's unforgettable aesthetic. The iconic Addams mansion, with its cobwebs, secret passages, and torture devices, contrasts brilliantly with the saccharine sweetness of Camp Chippewa.
Tragically, Addams Family Values would be one of Raul Julia's final film roles before his death in 1994. Julia, already battling stomach cancer during filming, delivered a powerhouse performance that showcased his remarkable commitment and talent. The film is dedicated to his memory and stands as a testament to his extraordinary career. Despite being critically praised and developing a massive cult following, Addams Family Values underperformed at the box office compared to its predecessor, grossing $48 million domestically against its production budget. However, the film's reputation has grown significantly over the decades, with many critics and fans now considering it superior to the original, praising its sharper wit, stronger performances, and more cohesive narrative.
To find out more about Addams Family Values (1993) click here to go to IMDB.com.
Special Notes
Images may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.
Postage, Insurance & Your Country Taxes
Postage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).
FAQ
At Movie Posters Australia, the love and conservation of movie posters comes first, and we like to share this passion. Our commitment to quality means we will provide high quality memorabilia to our customers. Posters are carefully chosen and authenticated to ensure originality and value. We want our customers to trust MPA, so we always try to be as open and transparent as we can, provide detailed condition information and images, to ensure customers are comfortable and confident in their purchase.
While the industry does have a few condition rating standards, there is no movie poster condition rating system that has become the accepted standard world wide. This unfortunately makes condition terms vary from movie poster dealer to movie poster dealer. Terms like Mint, Near Mint, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, seem to be universal to most condition rating standards, but most standards still lack definition about what and how many flaws/defects/damage defines a specific condition level. For more information on how Movie Posters Australia grades the condition of its movie posters, daybills, lobby cards and other ephemera please see out Movie Poster Condition and Grading page.
In the early days of cinema, posters were primarily hand-drawn and printed in various sizes, often tailored to fit the available space in theaters or promotional areas. In the United States, the "One Sheet" size (some times called '1 Sheet' or '1SH' approximately 27" x 41", became the standard during the 1930s. This size was manageable for theater display and suited the needs of a growing film industry.
Different countries developed their own poster sizes and styles, which also changed sometimes over the decades, and were influenced by local preferences and practical considerations, like available paper sheet sizes and how many posters could be printed on one sheet.
In Australia, the most popular size, the Daybill, has evolved over the decades. Australian Daybills sizes in chronological order are:
- Long Daybills (15" x 40"), from 1920's to pre-WW2 or pre-1941, were printed two to a sheet, longer than current Daybill versions. There were size variances in width from 14.5" to 15" and in height from 39.5" to 40".
- War Time Daybill (10" x 30"), during WW2, for a short time to conserve paper during a war time shortage, four Daybills were printed on one sheet. Information from Press Sheets also referred to these War-Time sizes as "New Size Daybills".
- Post-War Daybill (13" x 30"), this 13" x 30" Post-War size carried through until the 1980's, but also varied in size from 13"-14" x 29.75"-30.25".
- Post-80's Daybill (33cm x 66cm, or 13" x 26"), over a few years in the late 80's, the size changed again to a metric 33cm x 66cm, although these have also varied from 32-33cm x 64.5-66cm. New sizes from the late 80's were created, sometimes called a Mini Daybill or Mini Poster, in 9" x 12", 11" x 17" and 13" x 20".
In the UK, the somewhat unique 'Quad' poster, measuring 30" x 40", became popular, offering a larger landscape format that allowed for more elaborate designs.
In Japan, movie poster sizes were smaller, such as the "B2" (20" x 28"), which suited the more compact living environment of larger cities, smaller advertising spaces, and unique aesthetic sensibilities.
The 1970s and 1980s, witnessed the rise of the "six-sheet" (81" x 81") format, reflecting a trend towards larger and more visually impactful advertising.
Overall, the variation in movie poster sizes across different countries and decades highlights the interplay between technological printing advancements, paper resource availability, paper sheet size changes, cultural preferences, and the evolving nature of movie marketing.
At Movie Posters Australia we tag each poster we sell with a 'size' and 'condition' description at the very top of the page for our customers to easily see. There may however be some slight variations to sizes by up one inch due to variations in production and guillotine methods by printers over the decades.