The Stepfather (1987)
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.
Director: Joseph Ruben
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: January 23, 1987
Cast
- Terry O'Quinn - Jerry Blake
- Jill Schoelen - Stephanie Maine
- Shelley Hack - Susan
- Charles Lanyer - Dr. Bondurant
- Stephen Shellen - Jim Ogilvie
- Stephen E. Miller - Al Brennan
- Robyn Stevan - Karen
- Jeff Schultz - Paul Baker
- Lindsay Bourne - Art Teacher
- Anna Hagan - Mrs. Leitner
Screenplay
- Donald E. Westlake (Story)
- Carolyn Lefcourt (Story)
- Donald E. Westlake (Screenplay)
- Brian Garfield (Story)
Music: Patrick Moraz
Cinematography: John Lindley
Editing: George Bowers
Production: ITC Entertainment, New Century Vista Film Company
Country: United States of America, United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $1M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Psychopath Unmasked and Terror, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality
Keywords
psychopath, widow, shower, stepfather, murder, serial killer, real estate agent, psycho killer, psycho, murder of family
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Stepfather 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 directed The Stepfather?
- The Stepfather was directed by Joseph Ruben.
- Who stars in The Stepfather?
- The Stepfather stars Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack, Charles Lanyer, Stephen Shellen, Stephen E. Miller.
- How long is The Stepfather?
- The Stepfather has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Stepfather?
- The Stepfather is a Horror, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The Stepfather?
- The Stepfather had a budget of $1M.
- How much did The Stepfather gross?
- The Stepfather grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was The Stepfather produced?
- The Stepfather was produced in United States of America, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Stepfather?
- The themes of The Stepfather include: Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Psychopath Unmasked and Terror, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality.