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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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about If There Be Thorns
Cast
Heather GrahamCorrine
Rachael CarpaniCathy
Jason LewisChristopher
Mason CookBart
Jedidiah GoodacreJory
Emily TennantMelodie
Mackenzie GrayJohn Amos
Glynis DaviesMarishaCredits
- Directed by
- Nancy Savoca
- Written by
- Andy Cochran, Virginia C. Andrews
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Collection
- Dollanganger Collection
Production
- Jane Startz ProductionsUnited States
- EveryWhere StudiosUnited States
- Fries Film Company
A+E Global MediaUnited States
LifetimeUnited States
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