The Stepfather

Jan 23, 1987

1h 29m

★ 6.5

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

Overview

Seemingly mild-mannered Henry Morrison — 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.

Genres

Horror

Thriller

Production Companies

ITC Entertainment

New Century Vista Film Company

The Stepfather Trailers

Cast

Jerry Blake

Terry O'Quinn

Stephanie Maine

Jill Schoelen

Susan

Shelley Hack

Dr. Bondurant

Charles Lanyer

Jim Ogilvie

Stephen Shellen

Al Brennan

Stephen E. Miller

Karen

Robyn Stevan

Paul Baker

Jeff Schultz

Art Teacher

Lindsay Bourne

Mrs. Leitner

Anna Hagan

Anne Barnes

Gillian Barber

Lt. Jack Wall

Blu Mankuma

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