Hello October! Spooky season is here, and the Reel Sisters are cracking open one of the creepiest stories of the 80s—Flowers in the Attic. Whether you devoured the V.C. Andrews novel back in the day or you’re just now discovering it was made into a film, this 1987 gothic drama delivers all the eerie family secrets, shadowy mansions, and unsettling twists that haunted audiences.

Sisters Amanda Stephens and Missy Washam rewind the tale of the Dollanganger children hidden away in the attic, breaking down the film’s most chilling moments and exploring why it became such a cult favorite. Along the way, they share fascinating behind-the-scenes trivia and talk about how this twisted story fit into the spooky side of late-80s cinema.

So light a fall candle, grab your blanket, and join the Reel Sisters for a haunting rewind that proves some family secrets are darker than any ghost story.

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