The Stepfather(1987)
“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 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
Studio
ITC Entertainment
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$2M
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
Gillian Barber
as Anne Barnes
Blu Mankuma
as Lt. Jack Wall
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
ITC Entertainment • New Century Vista Film Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Stepfather?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Stepfather (1987).
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 and released in 1987. It is a horror, thriller film.
How long is The Stepfather?▼
The Stepfather has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
Who stars in The Stepfather?▼
The cast of The Stepfather includes 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 and more.
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