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03/11/1989 Horror, Thriller 1h 33m
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Tonight - Daddy's coming home - to slice up more than just the cake!

Overview

"Stepfather" Jerry Blake escapes an insane asylum and winds up in another town, this time impersonating a marriage counselor. With a future wife and new stepson who love him, Blake eliminates anyone who stands in his way to building the perfect family.

  1. Jeff Burr

    Director

  2. John Auerbach

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Terry O'Quinn

    Dr. Gene Clifford / Jerry Blake

  2. Meg Foster

    Carol Grayland

  3. Caroline Williams

    Matty Crimmins

  4. Jonathan Brandis

    Todd Grayland

  5. Henry Brown

    Dr. Joseph Danvers

  6. Mitchell Laurance

    Phil Grayland

  7. Miriam Byrd-Nethery

    Sally Jenkins

  8. Leon Martell

    Walt 'Smitty' Smith

  9. Renata Scott

    Betty Willis

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2025-02-07
Despite the fact that he was shot enough times to kill an elephant in the first film (1987), the intervening years have worked miracles for “Jerry” (Terry Quinn) as he sits with his carefree shrink in an high security institution. Of course, sure as the sun comes up, it’s not that secure and after a gory exit he sets off to find a new ideal family. It doesn’t take long before he alights on single mom “Carol” (Meg Foster) and her lad “Todd” (Jonathan Brandis) and by impersonating a kindly counsellor, manages to inveigle his way into their lives. She has her fair share of suitors...read the rest
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  10. Funny Games65%
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  12. Halloween75%
  13. The Black Phone75%
  14. Halloween65%
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$1,500,000.00

Revenue
$1,519,796.00

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