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The Stepfather

R19871h 29mJoseph Ruben
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 72

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

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.

HorrorThriller
PsychopathWidowShowerStepfatherMurderSerial KillerReal Estate AgentPsycho KillerPsychoMurder Of Family

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Stepfather (1987) about?

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.

Who stars in The Stepfather?

The Stepfather stars Terry O'Quinn (Jerry Blake), Jill Schoelen (Stephanie Maine), Shelley Hack (Susan), Charles Lanyer (Dr. Bondurant), Stephen Shellen (Jim Ogilvie). The film was directed by Joseph Ruben.

How long is The Stepfather?

The Stepfather has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated R.

Is The Stepfather worth watching?

The Stepfather holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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