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Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer

Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer

Directed by John McNaughton

This controversial horror classic follows a serial killer and his partner-in-crime as they slowly begin to kill for fun. Michael Rooker is unforgettable as Henry, a soft-spoken loner masking an inner rage. When fellow ex-con Otis invites Henry to move into his apartment, he becomes Henry's wicked wing man. Meanwhile, Otis' unsuspecting sister Becky develops a childish crush on Henry. It took years - and the championing of Roger Ebert - who thought the film was powerful and brilliant - to turn HENRY into one of the most well-regarded horror films of all time.

This controversial horror classic follows a serial killer and his partner-in-crime.

Cast: Michael Rooker, Tom Towles, Tracy Arnold

Member Reviews

so uncomfortable i've been putting off rewatching it for years. michael rooker's performance is freakish, all the more because he even seems somewhat sympathetic at parts, and i'm not even one of those girls who has crushes on serial killers. one of the most artful horror films ever made

kitchenwitch
1 year ago

This is definitely on my personal list of most disturbing movies. Michael Rooker delivers a chilling performance and deserves a lot of praise for this film.

YouniquelyErika
1 year ago

A wild and disturbing film. Definitely one I’ll remember for awhile.

JoeMilk
1 year ago

This is intense, Based on the Life and Lies of Serial Killer Henry Lee Lucas . Directed by John McNaughton it’s dark and terrifying with amazing performances by Michael Rooker and Tom Towles.

Danno5658
1 year ago

Very dark. I appreciate that it was artistically filmed. Very apt title for what it is. Not "entertaining" in the conventional sense, but it definitely made me feel something. I don't really think they make movies like this anymore.

seymourkrelborn
1 year ago