Stepfather 2
Seen it?1989 | 93 min | Horror, Thriller
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 5.5 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
"Stepfather" Jerry Blake escapes an insane asylum and winds up in another town, this time impersonating a marriage counselor. With a future wife and new stepson who love him, Blake eliminates anyone who stands in his way to building the perfect family.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
22% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jeff Burr
- Terry O'QuinnDr. Gene Clifford / Jerry Blake
- Meg FosterCarol Grayland
- Caroline WilliamsMatty Crimmins
- Jonathan BrandisTodd Grayland
- Henry BrownDr. Joseph Danvers
- Mitchell LaurancePhil Grayland
- Miriam Byrd-NetherySally Jenkins
- Leon MartellWalt 'Smitty' Smith
- Renata ScottBetty Willis
- John O'LearySam Watkins