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The Stepfather
This fall, daddy's home.
2009·1h 41m·★ 5.8
Michael Harding returns home from military school to find his mother happily in love and living with her new boyfriend, David. As the two men get to know each other, Michael becomes more and more suspicious of the man who is always there with a helpful hand. Is he really the man of her dreams or could David be hiding a dark side?
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A tension-first choice where uncertainty, investigation, or escalating pressure is a major part of the appeal.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want a plot with questions to chase rather than a purely relaxed watch.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 1h 41m
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