Stepfather (1987)
Anno di uscita: 1987
Nazione: United Kingdom, United States
Alternative Title: The Stepfather, Stepfather I, O Padrasto, Fatale rencontre, Stedfaderen, El padrastro, Isäpuoli, Styvfar, Le beau-père, Exapsi vias, A mostohaapa, The Stepfather - Il patrigno, Locura sangrienta, Ojczym, Assassínios Premeditados, Očuh, Kill, Daddy, Kill, Spur in den Tod II
Regista: Joseph Ruben
Writer: Brian Garfield, Carolyn Lefcourt, Donald E. Westlake
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Jay Benson
Società: ITC Entertainment, New Century Vista Film Company
Genere: Horror, Horror Film, Slasher Film, Thriller
Budget: 1.200.000
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: murder, murder of family, psycho, psycho killer, psychopath, real estate agent, serial killer, shower, stepfather, widow
Storia
Henry Morrison (Terry O'Quinn), after murdering his entire family, assumes a new identity as Jerry Blake and moves to a new town. He marries Susan Maine (Shelley Hack), a widow with a teenage daughter Stephanie (Jill Schoelen). Initially, Jerry appears to be the perfect stepfather, but soon his obsession with having a 'perfect' family leads him to try and control Stephanie's behavior. When she rebels against his rules, Jerry struggles to maintain his grip on reality and hides his true identity from Susan. The tension builds as Stephanie grows more suspicious of Jerry, leading to a climax where Jerry's true nature is revealed.
Riassunto
Stepfather (1987) is a psychological horror-thriller directed by Joseph Ruben. The film follows the chilling exploits of Jerry Blake, a serial killer who marries widows and divorcées with children in search of his 'ideal' family. Terry O'Quinn delivers a menacing performance as the seemingly mild-mannered Henry Morrison, who transforms into the obsessive Jerry Blake after murdering his own family. The story explores themes of control, obsession, and the dangers of perfectionism. While not a typical slasher film, it contains elements of horror and suspense that make it a tense and unsettling watch.
