Children are hidden away up in an attic by their conspiring mother and grandmother.Children are hidden away up in an attic by their conspiring mother and grandmother.Children are hidden away up in an attic by their conspiring mother and grandmother.
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
- Cory
- (as Ben Ganger)
- Narrator
- (voice)
- (as Clare C. Peck)
- Window Washing Maid
- (uncredited)
- Director
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Did you know
- TriviaVirginia C. Andrews: the author of the novel appears as a maid cleaning a window, just after 0:44:23. She died before the movie's release. Tribute is paid to her in the end credits.
- GoofsWhen Cathy throws herself on the floor in her attempt to catch the ballerina figure, she is wearing knee pads.
- 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.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Troldspejlet: Episode #1.6 (1989)
A decent but semi-disturbing film, "Flowers In The Attic" is a strange movie. Keep in mind I haven't read the novel that the film was based upon, so I have no reference between the two (although I've heard numerous times that the film did the book not an ounce of justice). So, without comparing the film and the novel, I thought this movie was pretty effective. The storyline is nicely written here, it's an obscure plot for sure. The script was decent as well, and again I'm not sure how it correlates with the original book. Atmosphere and claustrophobia is consistent in the film as well, it isn't your typical bloody horror flick. Everything has a very Gothic, depressing tone, and the mood here fits everything very well. It's an eerie film, mainly because of the disturbing subject matter and the gloomy atmosphere that is present throughout. The film deals with some heavy issues as well (including incest, among other things), so you may want to be aware of that.
As far as the acting goes here, I thought it was very good. Louise Fletcher (who garnered an Oscar for her stunning performance in the film classic "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest") is terrifying in her performance as the abusive, psychotic grandmother of the children. As if her character isn't scary enough, Fletcher is a very tall woman as well, and her stature and attitude adds to the menacing nature of her character. I thought she carried the film in way of the performances and more notable than the others, but everyone else was good here too. A young Kristy Swanson plays the eldest daughter Cathy, and Victoria Tennant plays the manipulative and evil mother of the four kids. The ending of the film consisted of some good old bittersweet revenge, it's definitely one of those endings that you're likely to remember.
Overall, "Flowers In The Attic" is a good movie. I haven't read the novel, so I don't personally know how it compares to the book. Based on other reviews here, the book apparently blows the film away, but since I've yet to read it, I'm just judging my review on the film alone. It's a decent psychological Gothic horror story about abuse, abandonment, human relationships, and revenge. Personally I thought it was an alright film, and worth watching if it sounds like your cup of tea (although, judging from what I've heard, if you've read the novel, you may be disappointed with it). 6/10.
- drownsoda90
- May 18, 2007
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- Also known as
- Flores en el ático
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $15,151,736
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,020,317
- Nov 22, 1987
- Gross worldwide
- $15,151,736
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1