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Flowers in the Attic adaptations: books & films
Every version of Flowers in the Attic — the books & films, compared across media.
Flowers in the Attic began as a 1979 Gothic novel by V. C. Andrews — the first book in the Dollanganger Series, narrated in the first person by Cathy Dollanganger. The story follows four children facing cruelty at the hands of their ruthless grandmother after their father's sudden death. The 2014 TV film adapts the same story for the screen.
Flowers in the Attic films
Flowers in the Attic books
Frequently asked
Is Flowers in the Attic based on a book?
Yes. Flowers in the Attic is a 1979 Gothic novel by V. C. Andrews, narrated by Cathy Dollanganger. It is the first book in the Dollanganger Series, and the 2014 film is an adaptation of that novel.
How many versions of Flowers in the Attic are there?
This page covers two versions: the original 1979 novel by V. C. Andrews and the 2014 TV film adaptation, which tells the same story of four children and their ruthless grandmother after the death of their father.
Which Flowers in the Attic should I start with?
The 1979 novel by V. C. Andrews offers the full story in Cathy Dollanganger's first-person voice; the 2014 TV film is a screen adaptation of the same story.