If There Be Thorns

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.

Cast

Heather Graham

as Corrine

Rachael Carpani

as Cathy

Jason Lewis

as Christopher

Mason Cook

as Bart

Jedidiah Goodacre

as Jory

Emily Tennant

as Melodie

Mackenzie Gray

as John Amos

Glynis Davies

as Marisha

Christine Lippa

as Emma

Veena Sood

as Dr. Phillips

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