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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

September 24, 1986
1h 23m
Crime
Horror
Thriller
Drama
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

Arriving in Chicago, Henry moves in with ex-con acquaintance Otis and starts schooling him in the ways of the serial killer.

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Details

Director
John McNaughton
Cast
Michael Rooker, Tracy Arnold, Tom Towles, Mary Demas, Anne Bartoletti, Elizabeth Kaden, Ted Kaden, Denise Sullivan, Anita Ores, Megan Ores
Release Date
September 24, 1986
Production
Maljack Productions, Greycat Films/Neo Modern Entertainment

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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