The film had a modest budget of roughly $3 million . While it struggled at the box office (grossing around $1.8 million), it found massive success on cable TV and home video. 🏆 Legacy and Critical Reception
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As their friendship deepens, Ivy systematically "invades" the Cooper household. She manipulates her way into the lives of Sylvie’s parents: The film had a modest budget of roughly $3 million
(Cheryl Ladd): Ivy befriends and then plots to replace Sylvie's terminally ill mother. She manipulates her way into the lives of
The director originally filmed an ending where Ivy gets away with her crimes. However, the studio insisted on a "punishment" for the character, leading to the reshot ending where Ivy falls to her death.
What begins as an innocent friendship quickly spirals into a lethal game of betrayal, as Ivy seeks to permanently supplant Georgie and make the Cooper family her own, leading to a tragic and violent climax. 🌟 Cast & Key Players