Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline: He wanted a perfect family in a perfect town. But they couldn’t measure up… Neither could the others…
- Genres: Horror, Thriller
- Release Date: 1987-01-22
- Runtime: 89.0 min
- Budget: Not Available
- Revenue: Not Available
- Production Companies: ITC Entertainment
Cast & Crew
Terry O’Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack, Charles Lanyer, Stephen Shellen, Stephen E. Miller, Robyn Stevan, Jeff Schultz, Lindsay Bourne, Anna Hagan, Gillian Barber, Blu Mankuma, Jackson Davies, Sandra Head, Gabrielle Rose, Richard Sargent, Margot Pinvidic, Rochelle Greenwood, Don S. Williams, Don MacKay, Dale Wilson, Gary Hetherington, Andrew Snider, Marie Stillin, Paul Batten, Sheila Paterson
Synopsis – What to Expect from “The Stepfather”
The Stepfather is a psychological horror-thriller from 1987 directed by Joseph Ruben and starring Terry O’Quinn, Jill Schoelen and Shelley Hack.
The movie follows the story of 17-year-old teenager, Michael (Schoelen), who moves to a new town with her mother, Susan (Hack), and her new stepfather, Jerry (O’Quinn). Michael quickly becomes suspicious of Jerry’s strange behavior and begins to suspect that he is hiding something from them.
When Jerry begins to display increasingly violent behavior, Michael begins to investigate and discovers that Jerry is actually a serial killer who has assumed the identity of a missing family man. As Michael digs deeper, she discovers that Jerry has killed multiple families and is now targeting her and her mother.
Michael must now find a way to protect her and her mother from Jerry, while also trying to uncover the truth about his past. With the help of her friends, Michael must uncover the truth behind Jerry’s identity and put an end to his murderous rampage.
The Stepfather is a thrilling and suspenseful movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With a gripping storyline and intense performances, this movie is sure to keep you entertained.
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