The Stepfather - VHS Used

The Stepfather VHS (1987) – Embassy Home Entertainment – Terry O’Quinn – Jill Schoelen – Cult Horror Thriller

A chilling psychological horror classic from the golden age of ’80s genre cinema, The Stepfather delivers suburban paranoia, disturbing family secrets, and a terrifying performance by Terry O’Quinn. This Embassy Home Entertainment VHS release is a great addition for collectors of vintage horror tapes, slasher films, and cult psychological thrillers.

Jerry Blake seems to be the perfect husband and father: charming, well-dressed, and devoted to building an ideal family. But beneath his wholesome exterior lies a deadly secret. After murdering his previous family and assuming a new identity, Jerry marries widow Susan Maine and moves into a seemingly peaceful suburban home. The only person who senses that something is terribly wrong is Susan’s teenage daughter, Stephanie. As she grows increasingly suspicious of her new stepfather, Jerry’s carefully constructed world begins to unravel—and his violent nature threatens to surface again.

Directed by Joseph Ruben and written by acclaimed crime novelist Donald E. Westlake, The Stepfather stands out for its unsettling atmosphere, sharp commentary on the idealized American family, and Terry O’Quinn’s unforgettable portrayal of a killer hiding behind a respectable façade. A standout of 1980s psychological horror, this is an essential title for fans of vintage VHS and cult cinema. 

Product Details

Title: The Stepfather

Year: 1987

Format: VHS

Distributor: Embassy Home Entertainment

Production Company: ITC Productions

Genre: Horror, Psychological Thriller, Slasher, Suspense

Director: Joseph Ruben

Written By: Donald E. Westlake

Story By: Carolyn Lefcourt, Brian Garfield, Donald E. Westlake

Starring: Terry O’Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack, Charles Lanyer, Stephen Shellen

Runtime: Approximately 89 minutes

MPAA Rating: R

Video Format: NTSC

Condition: See photos for condition details