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     • Is The Stepfather based on a true story? Why, yes it is. The 1987 film loosely uses the crimes of John List as inspiration. Read on as we separate fact from fiction and get to the bottom of the real-life crimes that inspired The Stepfather.
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   Is the stepfather based on a true story?

   • The Stepfather is a 1987 American thriller film starring Terry O'Quinn in the title role. It is loosely based on the life of mass murderer John List, although the plot is more commonly associated with slasher films of the era than a true story.

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   Are the stepfather movies based on John List murders?

   • The Stepfather movies are based on the John List murders, but they are loosely based on the initial murders rather than John List himself. The films depict their killers as emotionally unstable and volatile, along with a penchant for serial family annihilation.

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   When did 'the stepfather' come out?

   • This film was met with critical acclaim upon its release. The film was also followed by two sequels, released in 1989 and 1992 respectively and a remake also called The Stepfather which was released on October 16, 2009. The Stepfather is a 1987 American thriller film starring Terry O'Quinn in the title role.

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   Who are the actors in 'the stepfather'?

   • The film stars Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward, Penn Badgley, Amber Heard and Jon Tenney. The Stepfather was released in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing on October 16, 2009. The film received negative reviews from critics and grossed $31 million against its $20 million budget.

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   Did John list err in the stepfather?

   • The Stepfather, released in 1987, had a great deal of creative freedom with John List's portrayal in the film, as it was released two years before List's arrest in 1989.

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   Is The Stepfather a cult movie?

   • The Stepfather, released in 1987, was a cult classic before Terry Clark's arrest in 1989. The original film is still a riveting picture by any stretch of the imagination.

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   May 29, 2024 · Why, yes it is. The 1987 film loosely uses the crimes of John List as inspiration. Read on as we separate fact from fiction and get to the bottom of the real-life crimes that inspired The Stepfather.

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   I recently re-watched the movie, and while it was actually really good, something stood out to me. The real life story but the movie is loosely based on is by a guy named John List who killed his family in 1971 and then wasn’t apprehended for almost 18 years.

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   The Stepfather is a 1987 American thriller film starring Terry O'Quinn in the title role. It is loosely based on the life of mass murderer John List, although the plot is more commonly associated with slasher films of the era than a true story.

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   Aug 25, 2024 · 1987's The Stepfather is based on the real-life serial killer John List, and Terry O'Quinn's performance makes it superior to the 2009 remake.

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   Oct 1, 2024 · The Stepfather is loosely based on the life of John List, a notorious killer who assumed different identities. List’s story fascinated the writer and became the foundation for the chilling narrative.

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   Jan 29, 2024 · In 1987’s The Stepfather, Terry O’Quinn stars as Jerry Blake, a man constantly in search of the perfect family. He claims to be a moral, upstanding, value driven man… but there is something hiding behind his eyes.

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    The Stepfather is a 2009 American psychological horror film directed by Nelson McCormick. [3] It is a remake of the 1987 film of the same name which was loosely based on the crimes of mass murderer John List. The film stars Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward, Penn Badgley, Amber Heard and Jon Tenney.