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The Stepfather

  • 1987
  • R
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
19K
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The Stepfather (1987)
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Psychological HorrorPsychological ThrillerSlasher HorrorHorrorThriller

After murdering his entire family, a man marries a widow with a teenage daughter in another town and prepares to do it all over again.After murdering his entire family, a man marries a widow with a teenage daughter in another town and prepares to do it all over again.After murdering his entire family, a man marries a widow with a teenage daughter in another town and prepares to do it all over again.

  • Director
    • Joseph Ruben
  • Writers
    • Carolyn Lefcourt
    • Brian Garfield
    • Donald E. Westlake
  • Stars
    • Terry O'Quinn
    • Jill Schoelen
    • Shelley Hack
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joseph Ruben
    • Writers
      • Carolyn Lefcourt
      • Brian Garfield
      • Donald E. Westlake
    • Stars
      • Terry O'Quinn
      • Jill Schoelen
      • Shelley Hack
    • 152User reviews
    • 81Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations

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    Terry O'Quinn
    Terry O'Quinn
    • Jerry Blake
    Jill Schoelen
    Jill Schoelen
    • Stephanie Maine
    Shelley Hack
    Shelley Hack
    • Susan
    Charles Lanyer
    • Dr. Bondurant
    Stephen Shellen
    Stephen Shellen
    • Jim Ogilvie
    Stephen E. Miller
    Stephen E. Miller
    • Al Brennan
    Robyn Stevan
    Robyn Stevan
    • Karen
    Jeff Schultz
    Jeff Schultz
    • Paul Baker
    Lindsay Bourne
    • Art Teacher
    Anna Hagan
    Anna Hagan
    • Mrs. Leitner
    Gillian Barber
    Gillian Barber
    • Annie Barnes
    Blu Mankuma
    Blu Mankuma
    • Lt. Jack Wall
    Jackson Davies
    • Mr. Chesterton
    Sandra Head
    • Receptionist
    Gabrielle Rose
    Gabrielle Rose
    • Dorothy Rinehard
    Richard Sargent
    • Mr. Anderson
    Margot Pinvidic
    • Mrs. Anderson
    Rochelle Greenwood
    Rochelle Greenwood
    • Cindy Anderson
    • Director
      • Joseph Ruben
    • Writers
      • Carolyn Lefcourt
      • Brian Garfield
      • Donald E. Westlake
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Screenwriter Donald E. Westlake based the character of Stephanie on his real-life teenage stepdaughter, who he was having difficulty getting along with at the time.
    • Goofs
      Jerry hits Susan in the face with the telephone. Her face is bloodied as she stands up. After she rolls down the stairs into the basement, her face is back to normal.
    • Quotes

      Jerry Blake: Wait a minute, who am I here?

      Sue: Jerry?

      Jerry Blake: That's right. Jerry Blake. Thanks, honey.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Stepfather/Duet for One/Wanted: Dead or Alive/Hoosiers (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Run Between the Raindrops
      (1985)

      Performed by Pat Benatar

      Music and Lyrics by Myron Grombacher (as M. Grombacher) and Neil Giraldo (as N. Geraldo)

      Published by Tyreach Music/Neil Geraldo Music Co./Rare Blue Music, Inc. (ASCAP)

      Courtesy of Chrysalis Records, Inc.

    User reviews152

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    9/10

    This film is now labeled a cult classic...

    watch it and see why. Terry O'Quinn is excellent as "The Stepfather" - Jerry Blake; the nemesis of his newly acquired daughter, portrayed by Jill Schoelen. Shelley Hack plays the unsuspecting mom, who does not realize what O'Quinn is capable of.

    This film came out in 1987, and it is amusing to see the references to family values and security- all quaintly defined in small town suburbia. Jerry Blake (O'Quinn) is the new realtor in town, a perfect neighbor and family man; but something is awry- Dr. Bondurant is killed and strange occurrences crop up.

    If you have never seen this film, it is a worthwhile suspense/thriller; there are also some beautiful scenes of the Pacific Northwest- you will enjoy this film for Halloween.
    • MarieGabrielle
    • Apr 17, 2006
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    • Release date
      • June 5, 1987 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Stepfather I
    • Filming locations
      • Kerrisdale, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada(establishing shots)
    • Production company
      • Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,488,740
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $260,587
      • Jan 25, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,488,740
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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