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The Stepfather

Seen it?

1987 | 89 min | Horror, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 29 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $2 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 90K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joseph Ruben

  • Terry O'QuinnJerry Blake
  • Jill SchoelenStephanie Maine
  • Shelley HackSusan
  • Charles LanyerDr. Bondurant
  • Stephen ShellenJim Ogilvie
  • Stephen E. MillerAl Brennan
  • Robyn StevanKaren
  • Jeff SchultzPaul Baker
  • Lindsay BourneArt Teacher
  • Anna HaganMrs. Leitner