Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Heather Graham | ... | Corrine | |
Ellen Burstyn | ... | Grandmother | |
Kiernan Shipka | ... | Cathy | |
Mason Dye | ... | Christopher | |
Ava Telek | ... | Carrie | |
Maxwell Kovach | ... | Cory | |
Dylan Bruce | ... | Bart Winslow | |
Chad Willett | ... | Dad | |
Beau Daniels | ... | Mr. Foxworth | |
Laura Jaye | ... | Female Guest | |
John Emmet Tracy | ... | Male Guest | |
Don Thompson | ... | Conductor | |
BJ Harrison | ... | Sarah | |
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Ian Robison | ... | Police Officer |
Andrew Kavadas | ... | John |
Based on V.C. Andrews' controversial cult-classic novel, "Flowers in the Attic" tells the story of the Dollanganger kids who, after the unexpected death of their father, are coerced to stay hidden in the attic of their ruthless grandmother. Written by karink
Cinematography and staging above par. That's about all there is to say that stands out about this movie, Though the film remains more faithful to the book then its previous 1987 incarnation The acting and characters fail to connect to heart strings of the viewer which was not the case with 1987 version. Ellen Burstyn's character comes across as just a crabby grandmother type Heather Graham seems much more a older sister to Cathy then her Mother, Christopher as effeminate and Kienman Shipka as intellectual tomboyish figure just going along the ride waiting for her ending. Though faithful to book in a lot of ways and Cinematography above par. There just isn't the feel of dread and other emotional stirrings you got from the book or 1987. You don't connect with the characters in this one. Instead they are just there doing their acting bit. Though Ellen Burstyn's character in this film is flat due too direction and writing Ellen Burstyn's performance reflects a honed actor at her finest; acting royalty.