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Flowers in the Attic (1987) Movie vs Book
Film · 1987 · Directed by Jeffrey Bloom · Starring Louise Fletcher, Victoria Tennant, Kristy Swanson
Flowers in the Attic (1987) Movie: Cast and Details
Four siblings are hidden away in an attic by their mother and grandmother.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Loosely based on the bookIt keeps the first part of the story but changes the ending and tones down the book's darker material.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for the full, more shocking story. This film is only partly faithful.
What the book gives you
Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews
A fast, disturbing read that became a bestselling cult favorite. It deals with abuse and cruelty, so go in prepared.
Who will like it: Readers who like gothic family dramas and classic paperback horror.