Rueben's Ramblings

On January 18, the Lifetime movie Flowers in the Attic, based on the cult classic novel by V. C. Andrews, will air at 8 PM.

The story weaves the twisted story of the Dollanganger kids who, after the unexpected death of their father, are convinced by their mother Corrine (Heather Graham) to stay hidden in the attic of their wealthy grandparents’ mansion so she can reclaim the family fortune. But as her visits begin to wane after she becomes involved with a new husband (Dylan Bruce from Orphan Black), the children endure unimaginable treatment at the hands of their ruthless grandmother Olivia Foxworth (Ellen Burstyn).

As years go by and the eldest children Cathy (Kiernan Shipka from Mad Men) and Christopher (newcomer Mason Dye) come of age, both emotionally and physically, their family’s sordid past entraps them further as they look to each other for comfort.

Here is a trailer for Flowers in the Attic.