Film at the 1990 Fantasporto, and included in Bravo's 100 Scariest Movie Moments at spot #70. Describing it as a cult film, Scott Tobias interprets the film as a critique of Reaganism. Accolades Sequels The film was followed by the sequel Stepfather II in 1989, which opened to negative reviews. The TV movie Stepfather III was released in 1992, with the title character played by another actor. Remake A remake titled The Stepfather was released in 2009 to negative reviews. References External links 1987 films 1987 horror films 1987 independent films 1980s psychological thriller films American horror thriller films American independent films Horror films based on actual events American serial killer films Uxoricide in fiction Fiction about familicide Films set in Washington (state) Films shot in British Columbia Films directed by Joseph Ruben ITC Entertainment films American psychological horror films 1980s English-language films 1980s American films