Search - Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer on DVD

MPAA Rating: NR Content Advisory: Graphic Violence, Adult Situations, Strong Sexual Content, Rape & Sexual Abuse, Not For Children Movie Release: 1986 DVD Release: 11/03/1998 Format: DVD Edition: Director's Cut Subtitles: English, French, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Studio: MPI Home Video Members Wishing: 14 Genres: Thriller, Crime Drama, True Crime See Also: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer [20th Anniversary Special Edition]

Though the title makes Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer seem like a cut-rate slasher flick, the film is actually one of the most disturbing and terrifying examinations of mass murderers ever filmed. Loosely based on the story of confessed murderer Henry Lee Lucas, the film follows Henry (Michael Rooker) as he selects innocent victims--occasionally with his roommate Otis (Tom Towles)--and kills them, capturing their murder on videotape. Many of these murders rank among the most brutal and violent ever portrayed on film. The violence and the clinical, detached portrayal of Henry and his horrifying actions make Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer a disturbing, thought-provoking film, but it certainly isn't one for every taste. Finished in 1986, the film wasn't released until 1990, when it was greeted with both positive reviews and considerable controversy. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide

Michael Rooker - Henry
Tom Towles - Otis
Tracy Arnold - Becky, Otis's Sister

The DVD version of John McNaughton's Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer comes with a variety of special features. The "Factoids" and "Notes" headings offers blurbs on the director, critical reaction, and the actors' careers. "Behind the Scenes" features an interview with director John McNaughton focusing on his filmmaking roots. Also included are filmographies for stars Michael Rooker, Tom Towles, Tracy Arnold, and John McNaughton, as well as a chapter search and optional subtitles in French, Spanish, and English. This DVD not only offers the theatrical trailer for Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, it also includes the trailer for the sequel, Henry 2. ~ Anna Lazowski, All Movie Guide