Lifetime’s Casteel family movie series event comes to a close Saturday night with the premiere of “Web of Dreams,” the film adaptation of the final book in V.C. Andrews’ popular book series.

While the other films were all sequels, “Web of Dreams,” which was directed by Mike Rohl (“When Calls the Heart,” “Summer of Dreams”), is actually a prequel movie that finally explains the history of the unique family.

“Heaven’s mother Leigh (Jennifer LaPorte) had to escape from Farthinggale Manor and the secrets she harbored. Falling into the arms of Luke Casteel Sr. (Tim Donadt), his devotion promised her hope as only Luke knew her deepest of secrets,” the synopsis shares. “Bravely she bore the suspicions of the hill folk, as she tried to grasp the happiness that long eluded her. With a baby girl, Heaven, on the way, she hoped for a chance at happy ever after.”

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Max Lloyd-Jones stars as Tony, Jennifer Laporte stars as Leigh and Cindy Busby stars as Jillian in Lifetime’s feature “V.C. Andrews’ Web of Dreams.” Lifetime / Celeste Sloman

The cast also includes Cindy Busby (Jillian), Max Lloyd-Jones (Tony), Eileen Barrett (Edith), Lizzie Boys (Annie), Liam Hughes (Troy) and David Lewis (Cleave).

The first four movies — “Heaven,” “Dark Angel,” “Fallen Hearts” and “Gates of Paradise” — are now available to watch for free online on Lifetime’s website. They will also all air on Lifetime, in order, on Saturday, leading up the premiere of the fifth and final film.

The Casteel movie marathon starts at 12 p.m. EDT with “Heaven” and ends with the debut of “V.C. Andrews’ Web of Dreams” at 8 p.m. EDT.

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