The Stepfather (1987)

  • R
  • 01/23/1987 (US)
  • Horror, Thriller
  • 1h 29m

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.

Donald E. Westlake

Story, Screenplay

Carolyn Lefcourt

Story

Joseph Ruben

Director

Brian Garfield

Story

Cast

Terry O'Quinn's headshot

Terry O'Quinn

Jerry Blake
Jill Schoelen's headshot

Jill Schoelen

Stephanie Maine
Shelley Hack's headshot

Shelley Hack

Susan
Charles Lanyer's headshot

Charles Lanyer

Dr. Bondurant
Stephen Shellen's headshot

Stephen Shellen

Jim Ogilvie
Stephen E. Miller's headshot

Stephen E. Miller

Al Brennan
Robyn Stevan's headshot

Robyn Stevan

Karen
Jeff Schultz's headshot

Jeff Schultz

Paul Baker

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