The Stepfather 1 & 2 Review

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Just in time for Father's Day we have a very special two-part discussion of the 80′s cult classic The Stepfather and it's somewhat entertaining but highly inferior sequel. Apologies for the rushed nature of the episode but we do hope you manage to gleam some minor enjoyment from our hackneyed opinions and immature conclusions. Happy Father's Day!!!

Terry O' Quinn's truly inspired performance as the deranged serial-killer stepfather is all kinds of creepy and most definitely a sight to behold. Striking visuals (massacred family), memorable dialogue ("Who am I here?"), a remarkable main character (a man willing to kill for the American Dream!) and an original premise all make The Stepfather a classic of the psychological thriller genre. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the sequel. Funny dialogue/situations and another strong portrayal from O' Quinn is not enough to cover up the lackluster writing. Not to mention the completely unnecessary desire to continue a story that already had a completely satisfactory ending.

The Hard Cast is looking for a very dangerous psychopath with a history of massacring families. Some dead giveaways are a strong fondness for birdhouses, a vehement dislike of sex before marriage, a tendency to crack open bottles over people's heads, an addiction to demolition derby style driving when behind the wheel of a Volvo, a bad habit of whistling obscure folk songs while out on midnight strolls, and a penchant for bursting through full-length mirrors!

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