The Stepfather (1987)

The Stepfather (1987)
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Terry O'Quinn plays The Stepfather in this intelligent, unsettling chiller. We'd tell you O'Quinn's character name, but he has so many. You see, O'Quinn has been a stepfather many times over, romancing and marrying widowed women in several different states. After each wedding, everything is blissful -- at least, until O'Quinn's new wife and kids fail to measure up to his notions of perfection. Then he kills them en masse, and moves on to his next victims. Shelley Hack and Jill Schoelen co-star as O'Quinn's latest wife and stepdaughter, who prove to be yet another disappointment to him. An adroit witches' blend of Ozzie & Harriet and Psycho, The Stepfather was scripted by suspense veteran Donald E. Westlake. A lesser sequel, Stepfather 2, followed in 1989. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Terry O'QuinnJill Schoelen, (more)
Director(s):
Joseph Ruben
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of The Stepfather

Terry O'Quinn plays The Stepfather in this intelligent, unsettling chiller. We'd tell you O'Quinn's character name, but he has so many. You see, O'Quinn has been a stepfather many times over, romancing and marrying widowed women in several different states. After each wedding, everything is blissful -- at least, until O'Quinn's new wife and kids fail to measure up to his notions of perfection. Then he kills them en masse, and moves on to his next victims. Shelley Hack and Jill Schoelen co-star as O'Quinn's latest wife and stepdaughter, who prove to be yet another disappointment to him. An adroit witches' blend of Ozzie & Harriet and Psycho, The Stepfather was scripted by suspense veteran Donald E. Westlake. A lesser sequel, Stepfather 2, followed in 1989. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Director(s):
Joseph Ruben
Writer(s):
Brian GarfieldDonald E. Westlake
Producer(s):
Jay Benson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Profanity, Not For Children, Sexual Situations, Watch With Your Teen, Nudity, Adult Situations, Graphic Violence)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Patti R.

    This is definitely worth seeing If you like thrillers and can tolerate the elevator-like music interspersed in so many of our favorite movies from the 80s. It is fun to see a young Terry O'Quinn ('John Locke' from Lost series) play one of his first roles as a "crazy".

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    Chelisa T.

    This step father was the best a must see! Terry O'Quinn was good actor in this. You almost wonder is he really like this in person.

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    Maya W.

    this movie is fun to watch. O'Quinn is pretty good in his role. i remembered this being really good when i was i kid, but i don't think that it has weathered very well. it is worth watching though.

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