Horror ·Thriller · United States of America · 1987 · 1h 29m

The Stepfather

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Director
Joseph Ruben
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
Crew
John Lindley — Director of Photography George Bowers — Editor Patrick Moraz — Original Music Composer Donald E. Westlake — Screenplay Donald E. Westlake — Story Carolyn Lefcourt — Story
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

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Mood & Themes
psychopathwidowshowerstepfathermurderserial killerreal estate agentpsycho killerpsychomurder of family
Key Collaborators
Joseph Ruben Director John Lindley Director of Photography George Bowers Editor Patrick Moraz Original Music Composer Donald E. Westlake Screenplay Donald E. Westlake Story Carolyn Lefcourt Story Brian Garfield Story Jay Benson Producer James William Newport Production Design Mina Mittelman Costume Design
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