Stepmonster (1993) | Region-Free (DVD) | Starring Corey Feldman & Ami Dolenz

Title: Stepmonster (1993)

Genre: Comedy, Horror

Plot Synopsis:
Todd Dougherty, a young boy with a vivid imagination fueled by comic books, becomes suspicious of his father’s new fiancée, Denise. Convinced that she is a shape-shifting monster responsible for a series of local disappearances, Todd struggles to convince those around him of the impending danger. As the wedding day approaches, Todd teams up with his neighbor Wendy and her boyfriend Phlegm to uncover Denise’s true nature and prevent her from becoming his stepmother.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Jeremy Stanford
• Writers: Mark Thomas McGee, Craig J. Nevius
• Cast:
  • Alan Thicke as George Dougherty
  • Molly Cheek as Abby Dougherty
  • Billy Corben as Todd Dougherty
  • Robin Riker as Denise Gore
  • Ami Dolenz as Wendy

YouTube Trailer:
Stepmonster | Trailer

IMDb Link:
Stepmonster (1993)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Gabriel Jewett – ★★★★☆
   “I really love kid-friendly horror films. ‘The Willies’ will always be my absolute favorite, but ‘Stepmonster’ is a good contender. Granted, the kid is a pervert and characters do die, but you could go with a lot more graphic, let’s be honest here. This has a stacked cast, the always great Alan Thicke who I still miss, and Corey Feldman is even there as a pseudo Frog brother. This is right around the downfall of his career, but he was still kind of a household name at this point. This movie feels like a classic ’80s horror but just run through a ’90s kids film filter; it’s pretty special.”
2. Parker – ★★★½☆
   “If there’s one thing I’ve learned from movies, it’s that the best way to kill a monster is to get help from comic books and Corey Feldman.”
3. Brett Blake – ★★★☆☆
   “A mildly-diverting Roger Corman production that feels extremely ‘early ’90s TV.’ It plays with the classic tropes of a kid not liking/trusting a parent’s new spouse, and there’s some minor enjoyment to be had in that, particularly because it has a bit of a playful and mischievous tone. There’s also an evident love of comic books in here, which is a fun added element. Nice performance from George Gaynes, too. Overall, not bad!”

Meta Description:
“Stepmonster” (1993) is a comedy-horror film directed by Jeremy Stanford. The story follows young Todd Dougherty as he suspects his father’s fiancée, Denise, of being a shape-shifting monster, leading to a suspenseful and humorous battle to reveal her true identity.