Stepfather III (1992) (TV)

Director:

Guy Magar

Writers (WGA):

Carolyn Lefcourt (characters) &
Brian Garfield (characters) ...

Release Date:

4 June 1992 (USA)

Genre:

Horror | Thriller

Tagline:

Daddy's been working in the garden... again!

Plot:

That psycho stepfather has escaped from the insane asylum and had his face surgically altered. Now he's married again...

Plot Keywords:

Stepfather | Wheelchair | Whiz Kid | Throat Slitting | Murder

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Robert Wightman	...	Keith Grant / The Stepfather
Priscilla Barnes	...	Christine Davis
Season Hubley	...	Jennifer Ashley
David Tom	...	Andy Davis
John Ingle	...	Father Brennan
Dennis Paladino	...	Mr. Thompson
Stephen Mendel	...	Mark Wraynal
Jay Acovone	...	Steve Davis
Christa Miller	...	Beth Davis
Mario Roccuzzo	...	Plastic Surgeon
Joan Dareth	...	Bernice
Jennifer Bassey	...	Dr. Brady
Adam Ryen	...	Nicky
Mindy Ann Martin	...	Tiffany
Joel Carlson	...	Pete

Also Known As:

Stepfather 3 (USA) (video box title)
Stepfather 3: Father's Day

Runtime:

110 min

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White | Color (PFL)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Netherlands:16 | Australia:M | Germany:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Simi Valley, California, USA

Company:

Incorporated Television Company (ITC)

Quotes:

Keith Grant: [Repeatedly] What about Daddy?... What about Daddy?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Muriel's Wedding (1994)

Soundtrack:

HERE WE GO AGAIN

Much better than expected

I recall starting to watch this on cable when it made its debut back in 1992. My first impression was that it looked cheap, and I didn't finish watching it. Now, in 2005, I finally got to see it from beginning to end. It is surprisingly good for a made-for-cable movie, and it stands up to Stepfather II, at the very least. Terry O'Quinn does not return to his role in this one, he is replaced by Robert Wightman. The change in appearance is explained (and shown) by plastic surgery. In fact, the whole plot seems to revolve around it. The plastic surgery sequence is particularly unsettling, as the stepfather undergoes the procedure without any anesthesia, and by a 'back-alley' plastic surgeon. Unfortunately, Robert Wightman is the weakest part of the production. His acting, when he is suppose to be normal, is just awful. He only shines in his moments when he loses his cool (that is probably how he got the part, auditioning as the 'crazy' stepfather). Priscilla Barnes carries the whole movie. She is very good, and it's a serious, dramatic role for her. Season Hubley is also very good in a strong supporting role. Worth checking out, it makes a good 'guilty pleasure.'