Movie: If There Be Thorns

Top 10 Billed Cast

Heather Graham
Heather Graham

Corrine

Rachael Carpani
Rachael Carpani

Cathy

Jason Lewis
Jason Lewis

Christopher

Mason Cook
Mason Cook

Bart

Jedidiah Goodacre
Jedidiah Goodacre

Jory

Emily Tennant
Emily Tennant

Melodie

Mackenzie Gray
Mackenzie Gray

John Amos

Glynis Davies
Glynis Davies

Marisha

Christine Lippa
Christine Lippa

Emma

Veena Sood
Veena Sood

Dr. Phillips

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    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.

  • Release Date

    2015-04-05

  • Average

    5.8

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
  • Tagline

    Some family secrets are meant to stay buried… but the past always finds a way.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
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