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The Stepfather (1987)

The Stepfather (1987)

R 89 minutes EN Horror , Thriller
He wanted a perfect family in a perfect town. But they couldn't measure up... Neither could the others...
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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