The Stepfather

The Stepfather

Movie |

Shower | Widow

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  • Genre(s): Horror, Thriller
  • Language(s): English
  • Director(s): Joseph Ruben, James Marshall, Christine Wilson, Michael E. Steele, Casey Grant See all Crew
  • Cast(s): Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack, Charles Lanyer, Stephen Shellen See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 1h 29min
  • Music: Chris Haire,Larry Sutton,Keith Stafford,Patrick Moraz,Kathleen Bennett
  • Award(s): Critics 1988 (Won)
    International Fantasy Film 1990 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Sinners
  • Story:
    A seemingly mild mannered man -- who has just murdered his entire family -- quickly adopts a new identity and leaves town. After building a new relationship with a widow and her teenage daughter, he struggles to hide his true identity and maintain a grip on reality.
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6.7/10
IMDb

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STORY AND RATINGS

Story
A seemingly mild mannered man -- who has just murdered his entire family -- quickly adopts a new identity and leaves town. After building a new relationship with a widow and her teenage daughter, he struggles to hide his true identity and maintain a grip on reality.
Ratings

6.7/10

IMDb

AWARDS

Won
Critics Award

1988 | Joseph

Best Actress Award

1987 | Jill

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Nominations
International Fantasy Film Award

Best Film | 1990 | Joseph

Saturn Award

Best Actor | 1988 | Terry

Edgar Award

Best Motion Picture | 1988 | Donald E.

Independent Spirit Award

Best Male Lead | 1988 | Terry

NSFC Award

Best Actor | 1988 | Terry

Young Artist Award

Best Young Actress in a Horror Motion Picture | 1988 | Jill

Teenage Favorite HorrorDrama Motion Picture | 1988

Best Film Award

1987 | Joseph

TRIVIA AND POPULAR DIALOGUES

Trivia

Screenwriter Donald E. Westlake based the character of Stephanie on his real-life teenage stepdaughter, who he has having difficulty getting along with.

Jill Schoelen did almost all of her own stunts for the climax.

Joseph Ruben was initially reluctant to direct this movie because he didn't want to make another run-of-the-mill slasher movie.

Loosely based on the story of John List, the New Jersey man who killed his family in 1971, and was on the run until 1989, when his profile on the television show America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back (1988) resulted in his capture. The episode is: America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back: John Emil List/John Riccardi (1989).

John List (1925-2008) was the real-life killer who inspired the film. Like the film, List killed his family in their suburban home and went on to live under a false identity. Also similar to the film, List continued to leave the house "for work" to keep up appearances with his wife after losing his job. Unlike the film, List did not assume multiple identities, commit further murders, become a stepfather, or use disguises after becoming a fugitive. List did remarry however, claiming that his first wife had died of cancer. He was finally apprehended after 18 years in hiding, and died in prison custody.

Popular Dialogues

"Jerry Blake: Wait a minute, who am I here? Sue: Jerry? Jerry Blake: That's right. Jerry Blake. Thanks, honey."

"Jerry Blake: All we need is a little order around here."