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The Stepfather

Name: The Stepfather
Director: Joseph Ruben
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1987
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack, Charles Lanyer, Stephen Shellen

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.

1987 · Directed by Joseph Ruben · 89 min · Horror · Thriller · 15 frames

Tagline

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

Crew

Screenplay: Donald E. Westlake
Cinematography: John Lindley
Edited by: George Bowers
Music: Patrick Moraz
Production design: James William Newport
Produced by: Jay Benson

Cast

Terry O'Quinn as Jerry Blake
Jill Schoelen as Stephanie Maine
Shelley Hack as Susan
Charles Lanyer as Dr. Bondurant
Stephen Shellen as Jim Ogilvie
Stephen E. Miller as Al Brennan
Robyn Stevan as Karen
Jeff Schultz as Paul Baker
Lindsay Bourne as Art Teacher
Anna Hagan as Mrs. Leitner

Production

Country: United States of America, United Kingdom
Language: English
Studios: ITC Entertainment, New Century Vista Film Company
Budget: $1,200,000
Box office: $2,488,740
Themes: psychopath, widow, shower, stepfather, murder, serial killer, real estate agent, psycho killer, psycho, murder of family

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