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90s TV movie trash where the psychology degree finally pays off—in murder.
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The Stepsister (1997)

campy thrillerstepmom horrorcable TV energy

Overview

DramaTV Movie

A young psych major uses her wits to expose the deadly intentions of her father's new bride and the woman's conniving daughter.

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Content warning
family betrayalfemale rivalrygaslightingacademic weaponization

Standout Aspects

Acting

Rena Sofer commits harder than this script deserves.

Production

Peak Lifetime aesthetic before Lifetime perfected it.

Best for:Solo: Rainy afternoon with wine and zero expectations.·Friends: Hate-watch party with 90s TV movie bingo cards.·Background: Fold laundry while vaguely following the gaslighting.
C

Director

Charles Correll

ReleasedMay 7, 1997
Runtime1h 31m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Wilshire Court Productions

Top Cast

Rena Sofer

Rena Sofer

Darcy Canfield Ray

Bridgette Wilson-Sampras

Bridgette Wilson-Sampras

Melinda Harrison

Richard Joseph Paul

Richard Joseph Paul

Dr. Victor Ray

Donnelly Rhodes

Donnelly Rhodes

Professor Jeffrey Thurston

Don S. Davis

Don S. Davis

Detective Church

Alan Rachins

Alan Rachins

Dr. Derek Canfield

Linda Evans

Linda Evans

Joan Curtis Shaw Canfield

Charles Siegel

Charles Siegel

Skolsky

Alexander Pollock

Alexander Pollock

Brian Harrison

Lynda Boyd

Lynda Boyd

Margaret 'Maggie' Curtis

Freda Perry

Freda Perry

Sheila

Tosca Baggoo

Tosca Baggoo

Officer Sanders

Kira Clavell

Kira Clavell

Erica

Pamela MacDonald

Pamela MacDonald

Mary

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Cultural

This aired in the golden era of 'woman in peril' TV movies that dominated network schedules before Lifetime cornered the market.

Trivia

Bridgette Wilson-Sampras was fresh off Mortal Kombat (1995) and clearly enjoying her villain era.

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