The Stepfather

The Stepfather

6.5IMDb Score
Released:1987-01-23
Duration:89 min
Director:Joseph Ruben
Actors:Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack, Charles Lanyer, Stephen Shellen
Production:ITC Entertainment, New Century Vista Film Company

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.

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