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Stepmonster

  • Video
  • 1993
  • PG-13
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
606
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Stepmonster (1993)
ComedyHorror

Todd Dougherty has an imagination driven by comic book. So when he accuses his soon-to-be stepmother of being a monster, no one believes him. When neighbors start turning up dead, it becomes... Read allTodd Dougherty has an imagination driven by comic book. So when he accuses his soon-to-be stepmother of being a monster, no one believes him. When neighbors start turning up dead, it becomes a race against time for Todd to stop this hideous, carnivorous creature from marrying his... Read allTodd Dougherty has an imagination driven by comic book. So when he accuses his soon-to-be stepmother of being a monster, no one believes him. When neighbors start turning up dead, it becomes a race against time for Todd to stop this hideous, carnivorous creature from marrying his dad and ruining his life.

  • Director
    • Jeremy Stanford
  • Writers
    • Mark Thomas McGee
    • Craig J. Nevius
    • Fred Olen Ray
  • Stars
    • Alan Thicke
    • Molly Cheek
    • Billy Corben
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    606
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jeremy Stanford
    • Writers
      • Mark Thomas McGee
      • Craig J. Nevius
      • Fred Olen Ray
    • Stars
      • Alan Thicke
      • Molly Cheek
      • Billy Corben
    • 7User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Stepmonster (1993)
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    Alan Thicke, Billy Corben, and Robin Riker in Stepmonster (1993)
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    Stepmonster (1993)
    Ami Dolenz in Stepmonster (1993)
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    Alan Thicke
    Alan Thicke
    • George Dougherty
    Molly Cheek
    Molly Cheek
    • Abby Dougherty
    Billy Corben
    Billy Corben
    • Todd Dougherty
    Robin Riker
    Robin Riker
    • Denise Gore
    Alice Hirson
    Alice Hirson
    • Shirley
    George Gaynes
    George Gaynes
    • Norman
    Ami Dolenz
    Ami Dolenz
    • Wendy
    Corey Feldman
    Corey Feldman
    • Phlegm
    Mark Barbolak
    • Jogger
    Eric Mettner
    • Paper Boy
    Bodhi Elfman
    Bodhi Elfman
    • Photo Cashier
    Edie McClurg
    Edie McClurg
    • Dr. Emmerson
    Sean Whalen
    Sean Whalen
    • Comic Cashier
    John Astin
    John Astin
    • Minister
    Frank Novak
    Frank Novak
    • Fire Captain
    Denise Lynne Roberts
    • Tropopkin
    • Director
      • Jeremy Stanford
    • Writers
      • Mark Thomas McGee
      • Craig J. Nevius
      • Fred Olen Ray
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      There are many similarities to the 1985 horror movie Fright Night. The main protagonist is a horror fan and discovers a real life monster but can't get anyone to believe him.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Adjust Your Tracking (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Benny's Hop
      Written by Gary Earl

      Administered by IRS Media Tunes (ASCAP)

    User reviews7

    Review
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    Featured review
    6/10
    Funny Comedy That Has not Aged
    The twelve-year old Todd Dougherty (Billy Corben) is an imaginative boy that loves comic books and hates to practice violin. When he travels on vacation with his father George Dougherty (Alan Thicke), who is an architect, and his mother Abby (Molly Cheek), they meet his client Denise Gore (Robin Riker) that is building a house in the woods with George. Todd finds the footprint of the monster "Topopkin" in the woods, but nobody believes him. Out of the blue, his mother vanishes in the woods.

    Six months later, George decides to get married with Denise, and Todd stays for a period with his beloved grandparents Shirley (Alice Hirson) and Norman (George Gaynes). When George discloses to Todd that he will marry Denise, Todd finds that she is a monster, but nobody believes him. His neighbor Wendy (Ami Dolenz) learns that Todd is telling the truth and together with her boyfriend Phlegm (Corey Feldman), they try to help him. Meanwhile, Denise eats a jogger and the paper boy in the neighborhood.

    "Stepmonster' is a funny and highly entertaining comedy that has not aged. The plot is naive, but is certainly worthwhile watching. The last name of Denise is another joke. The conclusion with happy ending fits perfectly to the story. My vote is six.

    Title (Brazil): "Minha Madrasta é um Terror" ("My Stepmother is a Terror")
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 24, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mama monster
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Concorde Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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