A man in search of the perfect family marries a succession of single mothers, only to murder them and their children when they do not live up to his fantasies. However, his latest wife's teenage daughter becomes suspicious of his strange behaviour and tries to prove his involvement in the previous deaths. Thriller, starring Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen and Shelley Hack
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.
