The Stepfather
“He wanted a perfect family in a perfect town. But they couldn't measure up...Neither could the others...”
1987•R•1h 29m•6.5•Released
HorrorThriller
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
Writer
Donald E. Westlake
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$2M
Languages
English
Studio
ITC Entertainment
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
Gillian Barber
Anne Barnes
Blu Mankuma
Lt. Jack Wall
Jackson Davies
Mr. Chesterton
Sandra Head
Receptionist
Gabrielle Rose
Dorothy Rinehard
Production
Company
ITC Entertainment
Company
New Century Vista Film Company
Producer
Jay Benson
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