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Flowers in the Attic (2014) TV Special vs Book
TV special · 2014 · Directed by Deborah Chow · Starring Heather Graham, Kiernan Shipka, Ellen Burstyn
Flowers in the Attic (2014) TV Special: Cast and Details
Four siblings are hidden away in an attic by their mother and grandmother.
Book vs TV Special: How Close Is It?
Close to the bookThe television film follows the book more closely than the 1987 version.
Read or watch first?
Read the book first. This is a more faithful version of the story for older viewers.
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.