Having discarded the traces of violence he left behind, “Jerry” (Terry Quinn) boards a ferry, hoping to escape his past and begin anew. He establishes a life with “Susan” (Shelley Hack) and her daughter, “Stephanie” (Jill Schoelen). Initially, things appear stable; he has employment as a realtor, and while his connection with his step-daughter isn’t ideal, it seems manageable. However, the story takes a turn when his…

What happens when your new dad turns out to be disturbed? Following a killing spree perpetrated by a pleasant man (Terry O'Quinn) near Seattle, he establishes a fresh household using an assumed name. However, his perceptive stepdaughter (Jill Schoelen) notices troubling aspects of his character. “The Stepfather” (1987) proves to be a well-made crime thriller with horror elements mixed in. It brings to mind fil…