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First published as a novel by Ira Levin in 1972 and adapted into a landmark film in 1975, The Stepford Wives is a masterclass in psychological horror and social satire. It remains one of the most enduring metaphors for gender roles and domestic perfection in Western culture. The Premise

A cult classic starring Katharine Ross. It is praised for its slow-burn dread and chilling ending. The Stepford Wives

A high-budget remake starring Nicole Kidman. This version took a more comedic, "campy" approach, which received mixed reviews for softening the original’s dark message. Why It Still Matters First published as a novel by Ira Levin