The Addams Family (1991): Underrated Lighting & Framing, or Just Nostalgia?

Okay, hear me out, fellow film fanatics. I was rewatching The Addams Family (1991) the other day, you know, for pure spooky season vibes. And I started thinking about how visually distinctive it is. Obviously, you've got the production design – that house! But I'm talking more about the overall look. Like, Barry Sonnenfeld, right? He wasn't known as some huge auteur, but there's something about his direction and Owen Roizman's cinematography that really clicks. For example, think about the scene where Uncle Fester (or "Fester") first arrives. The way they light Christopher Lloyd, emphasizing his sunken eyes and almost corpse-like pallor, is brilliant. Then there's the framing – constantly using low angles to make the Addams family seem towering and almost monstrous, but also undeniably cool. I think it's easy to just see it as a fun, kooky film, but there’s a real visual language being used here that supports the themes of otherness and embracing the macabre. Maybe it’s just pure nostalgia goggles, but I honestly believe it deserves more credit for its visual style. It’s not flashy, but it’s incredibly effective. It really sells this family and their world. What do you guys think? Am I overthinking a kids' movie, or is there something genuinely interesting going on cinematically in The Addams Family? I'm curious to hear your thoughts – especially on the use of gothic architecture as a "character" itself.