Percy Hynes Got a Good Scare Using Uncle Fester Filter on TikTok

Netflix's official TikTok account recently shared a hilarious comedy video tagged with "wednesdayaddams" and "wednesdaynetflix". The video shows actor Percy Hynes trying out the Uncle Fester filter but getting more than he bargained for!

The Scare

In the short clip, Percy first activates the creepy Uncle Fester filter from the popular movie franchise The Addams Family. At first he seems amused by his monstrous facial features. However, just a few seconds in he suddenly lets out a very startled "Oh my God, dude!" as if genuinely frightened by his filtered face.

An Unexpected Reaction

It's clear Percy was not expecting the Uncle Fester look to spook him so much. As he continues to exclaim in panic, it's evident he thought he saw something truly terrifying in the filter—even though to viewers it just enhances his normal features. His co-star can be heard laughing in the background, finding the whole reaction quite amusing and unexpected.

A Funny Netflix Promo

While just a brief comedy video, Netflix likely shared this clip from Percy to help promote their new Wednesday Addams series. By using a popular cultural reference from The Addams Family franchise, it engages fans of the creepy and kooky character. Percy's genuine scare also makes the video quite entertaining to watch. Overall it was an amusing way for Netflix to leverage social media for wednesdayaddams wednesdaynetflix branded content.

FAQs

1. Why did Percy get so scared by the Uncle Fester filter?

2. What TV series was Netflix promoting with this TikTok video?

3. How else might Netflix use social media for TV show marketing?

4. Have you ever been startled by your own reflection or a photo?

5. What other classic characters could make for funny face filters?