The Stepfather

He wanted a perfect family in a perfect town. But they couldn't measure up...Neither could the others...

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.

1987

Horror·Thriller

1h 29min

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Top Billed Cast

Terry O'Quinn
Jerry Blake
Jill Schoelen
Stephanie Maine
Shelley Hack
Susan
Charles Lanyer
Dr. Bondurant
Stephen Shellen
Jim Ogilvie
Stephen E. Miller
Al Brennan
Robyn Stevan
Karen
Jeff Schultz
Paul Baker
Lindsay Bourne
Art Teacher
Anna Hagan
Mrs. Leitner
Gillian Barber
Anne Barnes
Blu Mankuma
Lt. Jack Wall
Jackson Davies
Mr. Chesterton
Sandra Head
Receptionist
Gabrielle Rose
Dorothy Rinehard
Richard Sargent
Mr. Anderson
Margot Pinvidic
Mrs. Anderson
Rochelle Greenwood
Cindy Anderson
Don S. Williams
Mr. Stark
Don MacKay
Joe

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