The Stepfather (1987)

"He wanted a perfect family in a perfect town. But they couldn't measure up... Neither could the others..."Movie
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The Stepfather
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A seemingly mild mannered man -- 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.
DirectorJoseph Ruben

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The Stepfather is a 1987 American thriller film starring Terry O'Quinn in the title role. It is loosely based on the life of mass murderer John List, although the plot is more commonly associated with slasher films of the era than a true story. It was directed by Joseph Ruben and written by Donald E. Westlake, from a story by Westlake, Carolyn Lefcourt and Brian Garfield. This film was met with critical acclaim upon its release. The film was also followed by two sequels, released in 1989 and 1992 respectively and a remake also called The Stepfather which was released on October 16, 2009.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 23rd, 1987
On DVD & Blu-ray:October 13th, 2009 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:ITC Entertainment
Movie Tags:psychopath, murder, widow