The Stepfather (1987)

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Terry O’Quinn, most known for playing John Locke in TV’s Lost, plays a sadistic serial killer who invades unsuspecting families before murdering them when he’s had enough. His new step-daughter Susan has a bad feeling about him and when things get too tense, he begins to setup his next target.

There are some grisly killings and much of the suspense comes from knowing who the killer is while everyone around him is oblivious. It does the psychological thrilling.

O’Quinn nails the role without a doubt. His presence and intensity really push the character to the next level. By the time the climax rolls around, I was pretty into it. I jumped a couple of times.

This is not some horror masterpiece, but O’Quinn’s performance makes it worth watching once.

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Currently available to stream on Amazon Prime.