If There Be Thorns

Overview

Christopher and Cathy Dollanganger live together as man and wife with Cathy's two sons who are unaware of the incestuous nature of their parents' relationship. But when a mysterious woman moves in next door and befriends the younger boy, Bart, he begins a strange transformation and displays accusatory behavior towards Cathy and Christopher. When Christopher discovers their mysterious neighbor is, in fact, his mother Corrine Dollanganger, all of the family's long-hidden secrets are revealed in a tragic climax.

Director: Nancy Savoca

Cast

Heather Graham

Corrine

Rachael Carpani

Cathy

Jason Lewis

Christopher

Mason Cook

Bart

Jedidiah Goodacre

Jory

Emily Tennant

Melodie

Mackenzie Gray

John Amos

Glynis Davies

Marisha

Christine Lippa

Emma

Veena Sood

Dr. Phillips