# Flowers in the Attic (1987)

> Four siblings imprisoned in a decaying mansion confront starvation, family cruelty, and a secret capable of turning childhood survival into violent rebellion.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9373

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Horror
- Director: Jeffrey Bloom
- Cast: Louise Fletcher, Victoria Tennant, Kristy Swanson, Jeb Stuart Adams, Ben Ryan Ganger, Lindsay Parker, Nathan Davis, Gus Peters
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093036/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: claustrophobic, bleak, disturbing, late night horror viewing, gothic movie marathon

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