Flowers In The Attic
1987, 92 minutes, Rated M
When Corrine's (Victoria Tennant) husband suddenly dies leaving her penniless and with no job skills, she and her four children are forced to live in the mansion of her parents, who are mean and unforgiving. Her father never approved of her marriage and as a result, disinherited Corrine. As he never learned that she had any children, they must stay hidden until he dies; otherwise she will never be reinstated in his will.
The children - Cathy (Kirsty Swanson), Chris (Jeb Stuart Adams), Carrie (Lindsay Parker) and Cory (Ben Ganger) - are locked in the attic of the mansion under the watchful eye of their strict Grandmother (Louise Fletcher) and John Amos (Alex Koba), the silent but menacing butler. Each day, Amos wheels the children's food into the room. The tray always includes gingerbread cookies covered with powered sugar.
Gradually, the frequency of Corrine's visits decrease. Chris starts worrying about his mother's safety. After several attempts to free themselves, Corrine finally visits the children but she is furious at them for trying to escape and ruin her plans.
Later, when Cory becomes sick, Chris and Cathy manage to break out of their room. They discover their mother's bedroom and find that she is engeged to be married and has been living in luxury. They also discover their Grandfather (Nathan Davis) is still very much alive. Returning to their own quarters, they begin to feel resentment towards their mother. Cory, who has become progressively weaker, finally dies. When Carrie discovers Cory's pet mouse is also dead, Chris, a buddy scientist, investigates with the equipment and some books he found in the room. He concludes Cory died of srsenic poisoning from the sugar coated cookies.
- Director:
- Jeffrey Bloom [1],
- Starring:
- Lindsay Parker [1], Jeb Stuart Admas [1], Kirsty Swanson [1], Victoria Tennant [7], Louise Fletcher [22], Ben Ryan Ganger [1],
- Screen Formats:
- Full Frame 1.33:1
- Language and Sound:
- English Dolby Digital Stereo
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