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Review of by Kevin Thomas for Los Angeles Times — 20 Feb 2009

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Tthe film is all of a piece, a handsome, thoughtfully crafted production that generates a mounting terror securely anchored by assured performances, consistent psychological persuasiveness and believable dialogue.

What's most chilling about The Stepfather is that it was inspired by an actual incident in New Jersey in 1971.

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This review of The Stepfather (1987) was written by and published by Los Angeles Times on 20 Feb 2009.

The Stepfather has generally received positive reviews.

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