
The Stepfather
This fall, daddy's home.
Directed by Nelson McCormick
Produced by Screen Gems, Maverick Films
A domestic thriller built on suspicion and paranoia, where a charming stranger's hidden darkness threatens a family from within.
Michael Harding returns home from military school to find his mother happily in love and living with her new boyfriend, David. As the two men get to know each other, Michael becomes more and more suspicious of the man who is always there with a helpful hand. Is he really the man of her dreams or could David be hiding a dark side?
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Does The Stepfather end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is The Stepfather scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Is The Stepfather one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 86% of films.
Is The Stepfather violent? Somewhat. More violent than 72% of films.
Is The Stepfather easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is The Stepfather sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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Like The Stepfather
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Stepfather
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Stepfather, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Stepfather, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Stepfather, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































