The Stepfather | 1987

Terry O'Quinn antagonist introduction ass beaten breasts cliffhanger climax disguise fake accidental death final confrontation (meant for drama, in general) first appearance initiating event insane kablooey! (destruction and demolition) killer losing it male meticulous pat benatar run between the raindrops serial killer speech stab suspect suspense the kill transformation (the man becomes the wolf, the scientist becomes the fly) turning point ultra-violence and gore villain monologue