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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986)

Directed by John McNaughton

Crime | Drama | Biography

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Overview

Henry likes to kill people, in different ways each time. Henry shares an apartment with Otis. When Otis’ sister comes to stay, we see both sides of Henry: “the guy next door” and the serial killer.

Rated R | Length 83 minutes

Actors

Michael Rooker | Tracy Arnold | Tom Towles | Mary Demas | Anne Bartoletti | Elizabeth Kaden | Ted Kaden | Denise Sullivan | Anita Ores | Megan Ores | Cheri Jones | Monica Anne O’Malley | Bruce Quist | Erzsebet Sziky | David Katz | John Scafidi | Benjamen Passman | Flo Spink | Kurt Naebig | Kristin Finger | Lily Monkus | Ray Atherton | Eric Young | Rick Paul | Peter Van Wagner | Tom McKearn | Frank Coranado | Lisa Temple | Brian Graham | Sean Ores | Pamela Fox | Waleed B. Ali | Donna Dunlap

Viewing History (seen 2 times)

Viewing Notes

I saw this back in the late ‘80s or early ‘90s but hadn’t seen it since. Since it was due to expire from Netflix Instant on June 1 I figured it was time.

It still packs a pretty solid punch, probably because it doesn’t rely on gore, only showing a few of the many murders that happen during the course of the movie.

Michael Rooker’s performance is unsettling and combined with the observational camera style, really creates a creepy, unnerving film.

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