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william287
Critic William Thomas
rated 8

John McNaughton, inspired by the true case of Henry Lee Lucas, who claimed to have murdered over 300 women, offers a masterly evocation of smalltown low-life and psychopathic sadism.

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michaelthomsen
Michael Thomsen
rated 7

Ikke nogen thriller eller gyserfilm, men en ret modbydelig 'realistisk' film om en serial killer. Vellavet, men forvent ikke 'spænding' og 'underholdning'.

3 years ago
ronnys_rullar
Ronny Svensson
rated 8

Iskall och obehaglig skildring av utanförskap och psykisk ohälsa. Michael Rooker bär hela filmen med sin intensiva tolkning som var biljetten in i Hollywood-värmen!

1 year ago

Cast & Crew

John McNaughton
Director
Michael Rooker
As Henry
Tom Towles
As Otis
Peter Van Wagner
As Bum #1
Rick Paul
As Shooting Victim
Ray Atherton
As Fence
Kurt Naebig
As High School Jock
Waleed B. Ali
As Store Clerk

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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is a movie based on the true story of Henry Lee Lucas, one of the most prolific serial killers in American history. The film follows Henry's drifter lifestyle as he travels throughout America, murdering scores of people - men, women, and children - without any apparent motive or remorse. When he arrives in Chicago, he settles into an apartment with his prison friend Otis and Otis' sister Becky. As Becky gets to know Henry, she becomes increasingly fascinated by his stories and the two form a bond. However, their relationship is complicated by Henry's disturbing past and his tendency to violence. The film explores themes of psychopathy, sexual violence, and the nature of killing, raising questions about the humanity and morality of its characters. Despite its controversial content, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer has been critically acclaimed for its unflinching portrayal of a serial killer's mindset and its impact on those around him.

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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer was released in theaters on January 5, 1990.