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The Stepfather

The Stepfather

He wanted a perfect family in a perfect town. But they couldn't measure up...Neither could the others...

19876.51h 29m

Overview

Seemingly mild-mannered Henry Morrison has just murdered his entire family. After adopting a new identity and skipping town, he begins building a new relationship with a widow and her teenage daughter. However, he soon begins struggling to hide his true identity and maintain a grip on reality.

Directed by Joseph Ruben
Written by Donald E. Westlake, Brian Garfield, Carolyn Lefcourt
Produced by Jay Benson
Box OfficeBudget: $1.2MRevenue: $2.5M

Top Cast

Terry O'Quinn

Terry O'Quinn

Jerry Blake

Jill Schoelen

Jill Schoelen

Stephanie Maine

Shelley Hack

Shelley Hack

Susan

Charles Lanyer

Charles Lanyer

Dr. Bondurant

Stephen Shellen

Stephen Shellen

Jim Ogilvie

Stephen E. Miller

Stephen E. Miller

Al Brennan

Robyn Stevan

Robyn Stevan

Karen

Jeff Schultz

Jeff Schultz

Paul Baker

L

Lindsay Bourne

Art Teacher

Anna Hagan

Anna Hagan

Mrs. Leitner

Themes & Keywords

psychopathwidowshowerstepfathermurderserial killerreal estate agentpsycho killerpsychomurder of family

About The Stepfather

The Stepfather is a horror, thriller film released in 1987 exploring themes of psychopath, widow, shower, stepfather, murder, serial killer. Directed by Joseph Ruben, it stars Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack. Seemingly mild-mannered Henry Morrison has just murdered his entire family. After adopting a new identity and skipping town, he begins building a new relationship with a widow and her teenage daughter. However, he soon begins struggling to hide his true identity and maintain a grip on reality.

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