The Stepfather
Metascore
33 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11
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  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    30
    This remake turns a fondly remembered horror/thriller into a mild and tedious suspense film.
  2. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marc Savlov
    20
    A dull, plodding remake.
  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Scott Tobias
    0
    Walsh is just a dumb bully who can’t see more than one or two steps ahead. He’s doomed to generic slasher villainy, and the film thoughtlessly obliges.

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User Score
5.9 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11
  1. mds03
    6
    It was pretty good. It could have been way better though. It was entertaining and very intense most of the time but unfortunately the suspense was limited. I really hope there is a second one because it will out do this one big time since the writers know what the flaws are in this one now. Plus, the second one should really be rated R.… Full Review »
  2. Dollis
    0
    The worst remake movies i seen is The Stepfather (2009). and Psycho (1998). Planet of the Apes (2001). The Wicker Man (2006). Red Dawn (2012) , And wait for more bad remakes movies Carrie 2013 and . Robocop 2013.… Full Review »
  3. BrandonBonasera
    6
    THE STEPFATHER is a good movie, but it could have had more stuff happening in it.
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