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The Stepfather (1987)

R · 1987-01-23 · 1h 29m · EN
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He wanted a perfect family in a perfect town. But they couldn't measure up... Neither could the others...

A seemingly mild mannered man -- who has just murdered his entire family -- quickly adopts a new identity and leaves town. After building a new relationship with a widow and her teenage daughter, he struggles to hide his true identity and maintain a grip on reality.

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Michelle StaffordMichelle StaffordTerry O'QuinnTerry O'QuinnJerry BlakeJ.D. RothJ.D. RothJill SchoelenJill SchoelenStephanie MaineShelley HackShelley HackSusanCharles LanyerCharles LanyerDr. BondurantStephen ShellenStephen ShellenJim OgilvieStephen E. MillerStephen E. MillerAl BrennanRobyn StevanRobyn StevanKarenJeff SchultzJeff SchultzPaul BakerLindsay BourneLindsay BourneArt TeacherAnna HaganAnna HaganMrs. Leitner

Keywords

MurderSerial killerTeenagerPsychopathReal estate agentCult filmWidowMurder of familyShowerStep fatherPsychoPsycho killerStepfather

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · HorrorTheme affinityMurder · Serial Killer · TeenagerPacingShortEmotional intensityMurder Of FamilyDirector preference181416Actor preference78607 · 58113 · 172093

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A seemingly mild mannered man -- who has just murdered his entire family -- quickly adopts a new identity and leaves town. After building a new relationship with a widow and her teenage daughter, he struggles to hide his true identity and maintain a grip on reality.

How long is The Stepfather?

The Stepfather has a runtime of 89 minutes.

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