About this release
A man who at first seems to be the ideal husband proves to be a psychotic serial killer searching for the "perfect" family -- and willing to kill whenever he is disappointed. This skillful thriller hinges on the killer's newest family and their attempts to avoid becoming his newest victims.
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Disc 1
UHDThe Stepfather (1987)
89 min
ThrillerHorror
Seemingly mild-mannered Henry Morrison has just murdered his entire family. After adopting a new identity and skipping town, he begins building a new relationship with a widow and her teenage daughter. However, he soon begins struggling to hide his true identity and maintain a grip on reality.
Credits
Director
Joseph Ruben
Writer
Donald E. Westlake
Cast
Terry O'Quinnas Jerry Blake
Jill Schoelenas Stephanie Maine
Shelley Hackas Susan
Charles Lanyeras Dr. Bondurant
Stephen Shellenas Jim Ogilvie
Stephen E. Milleras Al Brennan
Robyn Stevanas Karen
Jeff Schultzas Paul Baker
Lindsay Bourneas Art Teacher
Anna Haganas Mrs. Leitner
Cinematographer
John Lindley
Composer
Patrick Moraz
Editor
George Bowers
Producer
Jay Benson
Disc 2
BDThe Stepfather (1987)
89 min
ThrillerHorror
Seemingly mild-mannered Henry Morrison has just murdered his entire family. After adopting a new identity and skipping town, he begins building a new relationship with a widow and her teenage daughter. However, he soon begins struggling to hide his true identity and maintain a grip on reality.
Credits
Director
Joseph Ruben
Writer
Donald E. Westlake
Cast
Terry O'Quinnas Jerry Blake
Jill Schoelenas Stephanie Maine
Shelley Hackas Susan
Charles Lanyeras Dr. Bondurant
Stephen Shellenas Jim Ogilvie
Stephen E. Milleras Al Brennan
Robyn Stevanas Karen
Jeff Schultzas Paul Baker
Lindsay Bourneas Art Teacher
Anna Haganas Mrs. Leitner
Cinematographer
John Lindley
Composer
Patrick Moraz
Editor
George Bowers
Producer
Jay Benson
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 15, 2026