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He grades papers, charms moms, and might bury you in the backyard. Teacher's pet? Try teacher's threat.
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The Wrong Stepfather (2020)

Lifetime chaosCampy suspenseQuestionable decisions

Overview

DramaTV MovieThrillerMysteryCrime

A happy engagement to a charming college adviser soon turns into real fear when a teacher worries her fiancé may be the wrong stepfather for her daughter.

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murderkillingmurdered

Standout Aspects

Acting

Vivica A. Fox elevates every scene she enters

Direction

David DeCoteau's 400th film—he's not slowing down

Costume

Suspiciously well-dressed for a college adviser

Best for:Streaming: 2am 'why am I watching this' energy with snacks·Solo: Judge characters' life choices in peace·Friends: Mystery night where everyone guesses wrong
Heads up:Violence: TV-movie murders, mostly off-screen implications
David DeCoteau

Director

David DeCoteau

ReleasedJul 31, 2020
Runtime1h 28m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Hybrid

Top Cast

Vivica A. Fox

Vivica A. Fox

Principal Higgins

Corin Nemec

Corin Nemec

Craig

Krista Allen

Krista Allen

Mrs. Woodley

Sydney Malakeh

Sydney Malakeh

Sarah

William McNamara

William McNamara

Mr. Crane

Britni Camacho

Britni Camacho

Trish Tallman

Helene Udy

Helene Udy

Ms. Gibson

Meredith Thomas

Meredith Thomas

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Trivia

David DeCoteau directs roughly 10 films per year, mostly in this exact genre—he's basically a factory.

Cultural

Part of Lifetime's 'Wrong' cinematic universe spanning 30+ films; this is spiritual cousin to 'The Wrong Student' and 'The Wrong Roommate.'

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