The Stepfather

Name: The Stepfather
Genre: horror, thriller
Released: 1987
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack, Charles Lanyer, Stephen Shellen

The Stepfather (1987) — horror, thriller film. Directed by Joseph Ruben. Starring Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack, Charles Lanyer. This page maps 4 characters and 5 relationships between them as an interactive character network. Rated 6.5/10 from 383 votes.

Interactive Features for The Stepfather

The Stepfather offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:

Character Relationship Map — Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 4 characters interconnect through 5 relationship links.
AI Story Visualization & Plot Analysis — AI-powered breakdown of story structure, emotional arcs, turning points, and narrative progression.

Story Analysis

A psychopathic serial killer infiltrates a suburban family, only to face exposure and violent retribution from those he intended to destroy.

Horror, Thriller · 6.5/10 · 89 min · 1987

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.