gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:film
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Stepfather
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gptkbp:art_style
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Dark and suspenseful.
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gptkbp:audience
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Gained a cult following.
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gptkbp:box_office
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$1.5 million
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Detective
gptkb:David
gptkb:Marian_title
Henry Morrison
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gptkbp:character_arc
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Transformation of the protagonist.
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gptkbp:character_development
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Focus on psychological horror.
Focuses on psychological aspects.
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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Internal and external struggles.
Complex family dynamics.
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gptkbp:character_traits
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Charismatic yet dangerous.
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gptkbp:cinematography
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gptkb:Mac_Ahlberg
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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Mixed reviews.
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Cult following.
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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Referenced in other media.
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gptkbp:demographics
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Appeals to horror fans.
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:Jeff_Burr
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:New_World_Pictures
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gptkbp:edited_by
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gptkb:Carl_Kress
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gptkbp:editor
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Fast-paced.
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gptkbp:film_festival
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Screened at various horror film festivals.
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gptkbp:film_series
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gptkb:The_Stepfather_series
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:California
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gptkbp:filmography
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Use of suspense.
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:The_Stepfather_III
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:film
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gptkbp:has_backstory
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Explored in depth.
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gptkbp:home_media_release
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Blu-ray release in 2015.
DVD release in 2004.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Stepfather II
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gptkbp:influenced
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Future horror films.
horror genre.
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:The_Stepfather
Psychological thrillers.
Slasher films.
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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Real-life events.
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gptkbp:is_critical_for
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Examined in film studies.
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gptkbp:is_motivated_by
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Desire for a perfect family.
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:legacy
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Influence on horror sequels.
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:Richard_Band
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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Non-linear elements.
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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' You can't just walk away from family.'
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gptkbp:photography
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Innovative techniques.
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gptkbp:plot
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A man assumes a new identity after escaping from a mental institution.
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gptkbp:production_company
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New World Pictures.
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gptkbp:rating
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gptkb:R
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gptkbp:release_date
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October 13, 1989
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gptkbp:release_year
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gptkb:1989
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gptkbp:remake
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The Stepfather (2009).
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gptkbp:runtime
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100 minutes
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:John_A._Russo
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gptkbp:sequel
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gptkb:The_Stepfather
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gptkbp:soundtrack
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Released on CD.
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:Meg_Foster
gptkb:Jonathan_Brandis
gptkb:Terry_O'_Quinn
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gptkbp:symbolism
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Represents societal fears.
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gptkbp:themes
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Identity and family.
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gptkbp:visual_effects
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Practical effects.
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