Episode 24: THE STEPFATHER

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Terry O'Quinn seeks the perfect family in 1987's psychological thriller The Stepfather, co-starring Jill Schoelen and Shelley Hack.

Talking points: A companion film to Man of the House. A kid in a wheelchair does not fall into a meat grinder in Stepfather 3. A Man in Love. Reel Deals. Defense of the Realm. A masterful performance by Terry O'Quinn. Brother-in-law subplot. Therapist. Family values. Gratuitous nudity. The finale. Sequels and a remake. Buy it/rent it/tape over it. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

Posted on May 9, 2016 .