The Stepfather is a 1987 American thriller film starring Terry O'Quinn in the title role. It is loosely based on the life of mass murderer John List, although the plot is more commonly associated with slasher films of the era than a true story. It was directed by Joseph Ruben and written by Donald E. Westlake, from a story by Westlake, Carolyn Lefcourt and Brian Garfield. This film was met with critical acclaim upon its release. The film was also followed by two sequels, released in 1989 and 1992 respectively and a remake also called The Stepfather which was released on October 16, 2009. The... film opens in a Seattle Bellevue neighborhood with Henry Morrison, a psychotic serial killer and master of disguise, washing blood off himself in a bathroom before shaving his beard, replacing his glasses with contact lens and putting a few of his belongings into a suitcase. After packing his things, Henry leaves through the front door of his house, nonchalantly passing the butchered remains of his family, Vicki, Jill and a grown male relative along with a grown female relative, whom he had earlier murdered.
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| Release date: | January 23, 1987 |
| Directed by: | Joseph Ruben |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 89 Minutes |
| Producer: | Jay Benson |
| Editor: | George Bowers |
| Music by: | Patrick Moraz |
| Cinematography: | John Lindley |
| Screenplay by: | Carolyn Lefcourt, Brian Garfield, Donald E. Westlake |