In Stepfather II, Jerry Blake (played by Terry O'Quinn) manages to escape from a mental institution after being deemed insane for his past actions as a serial killer. He assumes a new identity as a marriage counselor named Dr. Gene Clifford and moves to another town to start over.
Jerry meets a divorced mother, Carol (played by Meg Foster), and her young son, Todd (played by Jonathan Brandis), during a couples therapy session. He quickly becomes smitten with Carol and convinces her to marry him, despite her initial reluctance.
Under his new identity, Jerry pretends to be a caring and loving stepfather to Todd. However, his true nature as a ruthless and murderous sociopath soon resurfaces. When Jerry's past catches up with him, he starts to eliminate anyone who poses a threat to his "perfect" family and his new identity.
His actions continue to escalate, leading to a thrilling and chilling climax involving a dangerous confrontation with the police. Eventually, his true identity is revealed, and his new family is left to deal with the aftermath of his violent actions.
Overall, Stepfather II offers a gripping and unsettling portrayal of a dangerous killer who will stop at nothing to maintain the illusion of a happy, perfect family. The film received mixed reviews upon release but has since become a cult classic among horror fans.