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Flowers in the Attic

  • 19871987
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Flowers in the Attic (1987)
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Children are hidden away under an attic by their conspiring mother and grandmother.Children are hidden away under an attic by their conspiring mother and grandmother.Children are hidden away under an attic by their conspiring mother and grandmother.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
10K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
699
266
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    • Director
      • Jeffrey Bloom
    • Writers
      • Virginia C. Andrews(novel)
      • Jeffrey Bloom(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Louise Fletcher
      • Victoria Tennant
      • Kristy Swanson
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Jeffrey Bloom
    • Writers
      • Virginia C. Andrews(novel)
      • Jeffrey Bloom(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Louise Fletcher
      • Victoria Tennant
      • Kristy Swanson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 179User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
    • 25Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Trailer
    Trailer 1:37
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    Photos281

    Kristy Swanson, Jeb Stuart Adams, Ben Ryan Ganger, and Lindsay Parker in Flowers in the Attic (1987)
    Louise Fletcher and Victoria Tennant in Flowers in the Attic (1987)
    Victoria Tennant, Ben Ryan Ganger, and Lindsay Parker in Flowers in the Attic (1987)
    Louise Fletcher, Kristy Swanson, Jeb Stuart Adams, Ben Ryan Ganger, and Lindsay Parker in Flowers in the Attic (1987)
    Victoria Tennant and Nathan Davis in Flowers in the Attic (1987)
    Louise Fletcher, Kristy Swanson, and Victoria Tennant in Flowers in the Attic (1987)
    Kristy Swanson, Ben Ryan Ganger, and Lindsay Parker in Flowers in the Attic (1987)
    Kristy Swanson and Lindsay Parker in Flowers in the Attic (1987)
    Kristy Swanson, Jeb Stuart Adams, and Lindsay Parker in Flowers in the Attic (1987)
    Kristy Swanson and Ben Ryan Ganger in Flowers in the Attic (1987)
    Flowers in the Attic (1987)
    Flowers in the Attic (1987)

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    Louise Fletcher
    Louise Fletcher
    • Grandmother
    Victoria Tennant
    Victoria Tennant
    • Mother
    Kristy Swanson
    Kristy Swanson
    • Cathy
    Jeb Stuart Adams
    Jeb Stuart Adams
    • Chris
    Ben Ryan Ganger
    Ben Ryan Ganger
    • Cory
    • (as Ben Ganger)
    Lindsay Parker
    Lindsay Parker
    • Carrie
    Marshall Colt
    Marshall Colt
    • Father
    Nathan Davis
    Nathan Davis
    • Grandfather
    Brooke Fries
    Brooke Fries
    • Flower Girl
    Alex Koba
    Alex Koba
    • John Hall
    Leonard Mann
    Leonard Mann
    • Bart Winslow
    Bruce Neckels
    Bruce Neckels
    • Minister
    Gus Peters
    Gus Peters
    • Caretaker
    Clare Peck
    Clare Peck
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    • (as Clare C. Peck)
    Virginia C. Andrews
    Virginia C. Andrews
    • Window Washing Maid
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jeffrey Bloom
    • Writers
      • Virginia C. Andrews(novel)
      • Jeffrey Bloom(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Virginia C. Andrews: the author of the novel appears as a maid.
    • Goofs
      Cathy is wearing knee pads when she throws herself on the floor in an attempt to catch the ballerina figurine.
    • Quotes

      Cathy: Why are you just standing there, Mother? Cory needs to be taken to a hospital there is no other decision to make

      [the mother just stands there looking and quivering]

      Cathy: What's wrong with you mother? Are you going to just stand there and think about yourself and your money while Cory lies there and dies? Don't you care what happens to him? Have you forgotten that you're his mother?

      Mother: Always it's you.

      [slaps Cathy]

      Cathy: [slaps her mother back]

      Chris: Cathy!

      Cathy: [shouts] Damn you to hell, Mama, if you don't take Cory to a hospital right now! You think you can go on doing whatever you want with us and nobody will ever find out? If Cory dies, Mama, you'll pay for it! One way or another, I will find a way. I promise you that.

    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #1.6 (1989)

    User reviews179

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    very effective Gothic style horror(in my opinion)
    i think this is a very effective horror movie,but without blood and guts.the movie is filled with an air of dread and depression,and i found it hard to watch,but i did manage to get through it.the last time i tried to watch it,i had to stop it after about 15 minutes.to me,Louise Fletcher is absolutely terrifying as the wicked,evil grandmother.the movie doesn't go into as much depth as the novel(by V.C Andrews) on which it is based,but i think that would take at least a 2 part mini series.i wouldn't recommend this movie if you are feeling down.also just keep in my mind that they did leave quite a bit out compared to the novel.otherwise,i would recommend it,especially if you like Gothic style horror,which i think this is.for me,"Flowers in the Attic" is a 3.5/5
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    • disdressed12
    • Mar 20, 2007

    FAQ12

    • What is 'Flowers in the Attic' about?
    • Is 'Flowers in the Attic' based on a book?
    • Why was Corrine estranged from her parents?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 20, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cvijece u potkrovlju
    • Filming locations
      • Castle Hill, Crane Estate - 280 Argilla Road, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production companies
      • New World Pictures
      • Fries Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,151,736
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,020,317
      • Nov 22, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,151,736
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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