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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

Actor(s): Michael Rooker, Tom Towles, Tracy Arnold
Director(s): John McNaughton
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Movie Details

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]

DVD Synopsis

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

Actors

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


Editorial Review of DVD

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

Member Movie Reviews

Jennifer F. from KALAMAZOO, MI wrote on 10/13/2009...

Great movie for the horror-buff. Very realistic. You are wondering through the whole movie, where is this relationship going to go between the serial killer and his girlfriend that does not know he is a serial killer....


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