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The Lover in the Attic: A True Story

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2018 | 85 min | TV Movie, History, Drama

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Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Killers of the Flower Moon or Amadeus, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

This is the lurid, true story about femme fatale Dolly, her murdered husband, and her lover, Otto -- the man in the attic. In the 1930s, Dolly met and seduced her repairman Otto... but she was already married to successful business man Fred.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Melora Walters

  • Molly BurnettDolly Oesterreich
  • Kevin FonteyneOtto Sanhuber
  • David FierroFred Oesterreich
  • David AlexanderHerman Shapiro
  • Alex BallRoy Klumb
  • Eddie DuPriestJudge
  • Whitney ChristopherMrs. Clarkson
  • Jeff RoseHerman Cline
  • Tom ThonWakeman
  • Dustin LewisZach