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The Stepfather (1987)

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Reviews Counted:3

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Average Rating:2.9/10

Runtime: 90 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Synopsis: This is the chilling tale of a congenial family man whose engaging smile and staid demeanor insidiously mask a deep-seated dementia. His obsessive desire to live the ideal family life ultimately... This is the chilling tale of a congenial family man whose engaging smile and staid demeanor insidiously mask a deep-seated dementia. His obsessive desire to live the ideal family life ultimately leads to the family's very destruction. [More]

Starring: Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack

Starring: Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack

Director: Joseph Ruben

Director: Joseph Ruben

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Oct 13, 2009

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A crackerjack thriller and a witty little indictment of the false front offered by the overly glorified Reagan years.

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