The Stepfather

Year: 2009

Runtime: 101 min

Language: English

Director: Nelson McCormick

Budget: $20M

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After returning from military school, Michael Harding discovers his mother has moved on with David, a seemingly charming man. As Michael tries to adjust to this new family dynamic, he becomes increasingly suspicious of David’s behavior and the carefully constructed image of their perfect life. He begins to uncover a disturbing secret that threatens to expose a sinister reality and puts everyone in danger.

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