The Stepfather (1987)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $2,488,740 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $260,587 (10.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 9.18 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 105 opening theaters/148 max. theaters, 4.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $7,198,883 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 23rd, 1987 (Limited) by New Century Vista Film Company |
| Video Release: | October 13th, 2009 by Shout Factory |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 89 minutes |
| Franchise: | Stepfather, The |
| Subgenre: | Psychological Horror |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 1987 | 22 | $260,587 | 105 | $2,482 | $260,587 | 1 | |
| Jan 30, 1987 | 25 | $271,024 | +4% | 110 | $2,464 | $630,237 | 2 |
| Feb 6, 1987 | 16 | $124,495 | -54% | 81 | $1,537 | $841,098 | 3 |
| Feb 13, 1987 | 13 | $78,830 | -37% | 67 | $1,177 | $977,351 | 4 |
| Feb 20, 1987 | 13 | $103,856 | +32% | 89 | $1,167 | $1,105,904 | 5 |
| Feb 27, 1987 | 17 | $192,666 | +86% | 148 | $1,302 | $1,336,678 | 6 |
| Mar 6, 1987 | 18 | $117,487 | -39% | 103 | $1,141 | $1,522,931 | 7 |
| Mar 13, 1987 | 24 | $23,811 | -80% | 12 | $1,984 | $1,587,467 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 1987 | 11 | $359,213 | 105 | $3,421 | $359,213 | 1 | |
| Jan 30, 1987 | 12 | $357,390 | -1% | 110 | $3,249 | $716,603 | 2 |
| Feb 6, 1987 | 10 | $181,918 | -49% | 81 | $2,246 | $898,521 | 3 |
| Feb 13, 1987 | 11 | $103,527 | -43% | 67 | $1,545 | $1,002,048 | 4 |
| Feb 20, 1987 | 12 | $141,964 | +37% | 89 | $1,595 | $1,144,012 | 5 |
| Feb 27, 1987 | 13 | $261,432 | +84% | 148 | $1,766 | $1,405,444 | 6 |
| Mar 6, 1987 | 15 | $158,212 | -39% | 103 | $1,536 | $1,563,656 | 7 |
Leading
| Terry O'Quinn | Jerry Blake / The Stepfather |
Supporting
| Jill Schoelen | Stephanie Maine | |
| Shelley Hack | Susan Maine | |
| Charles Lanyer | Dr. Bondurant | |
| Stephen Shellen | Jim Ogilvie | |
| Stephen E. Miller | Al Brennan | |
| Jeff Schultz | Paul Baker | |
| Lindsay Bourne | Art Teacher | |
| Robyn Stevan | Karen | |
| Gillian Barber | Anne Barnes |
Production and Technical Credits
| Joseph Ruben | Director | |
| Donald E. Westlake | Screenwriter | |
| Jay Benson | Producer | |
| George Bowers | Editor | |
| Patrick Moraz | Composer | |
| John Lindley | Director of Photography | |
| James Newton Westport | Art Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $260,587 (10.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 9.18 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 105 opening theaters/148 max. theaters, 4.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $7,198,883 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 23rd, 1987 (Limited) by New Century Vista Film Company |
| Video Release: | October 13th, 2009 by Shout Factory |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 89 minutes |
| Franchise: | Stepfather, The |
| Subgenre: | Psychological Horror |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 1987 | 22 | $260,587 | 105 | $2,482 | $260,587 | 1 | |
| Jan 30, 1987 | 25 | $271,024 | +4% | 110 | $2,464 | $630,237 | 2 |
| Feb 6, 1987 | 16 | $124,495 | -54% | 81 | $1,537 | $841,098 | 3 |
| Feb 13, 1987 | 13 | $78,830 | -37% | 67 | $1,177 | $977,351 | 4 |
| Feb 20, 1987 | 13 | $103,856 | +32% | 89 | $1,167 | $1,105,904 | 5 |
| Feb 27, 1987 | 17 | $192,666 | +86% | 148 | $1,302 | $1,336,678 | 6 |
| Mar 6, 1987 | 18 | $117,487 | -39% | 103 | $1,141 | $1,522,931 | 7 |
| Mar 13, 1987 | 24 | $23,811 | -80% | 12 | $1,984 | $1,587,467 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 1987 | 11 | $359,213 | 105 | $3,421 | $359,213 | 1 | |
| Jan 30, 1987 | 12 | $357,390 | -1% | 110 | $3,249 | $716,603 | 2 |
| Feb 6, 1987 | 10 | $181,918 | -49% | 81 | $2,246 | $898,521 | 3 |
| Feb 13, 1987 | 11 | $103,527 | -43% | 67 | $1,545 | $1,002,048 | 4 |
| Feb 20, 1987 | 12 | $141,964 | +37% | 89 | $1,595 | $1,144,012 | 5 |
| Feb 27, 1987 | 13 | $261,432 | +84% | 148 | $1,766 | $1,405,444 | 6 |
| Mar 6, 1987 | 15 | $158,212 | -39% | 103 | $1,536 | $1,563,656 | 7 |
Leading
| Terry O'Quinn | Jerry Blake / The Stepfather |
Supporting
| Jill Schoelen | Stephanie Maine | |
| Shelley Hack | Susan Maine | |
| Charles Lanyer | Dr. Bondurant | |
| Stephen Shellen | Jim Ogilvie | |
| Stephen E. Miller | Al Brennan | |
| Jeff Schultz | Paul Baker | |
| Lindsay Bourne | Art Teacher | |
| Robyn Stevan | Karen | |
| Gillian Barber | Anne Barnes |
Production and Technical Credits
| Joseph Ruben | Director | |
| Donald E. Westlake | Screenwriter | |
| Jay Benson | Producer | |
| George Bowers | Editor | |
| Patrick Moraz | Composer | |
| John Lindley | Director of Photography | |
| James Newton Westport | Art Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.