Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer ★★★★ 1990 (R)

Based on the horrific life and times of serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, this film has received wide praise for its straight-forward and uncompromising look into the minds of madmen. The film follows excons Henry (Rooker) and his roommate Otis (Towles) as they set out on mindless murder sprees (one of which they videotape). Extremely disturbing and graphic film. Unwary viewers should be aware of the grisly scenes and use their own discretion when viewing this otherwise genuinely moving film. 90m/C VHS, DVD . Michael Rooker, Tom Towles, Tracy Arnold, David Katz; D: John McNaughton; W: John McNaughton, Richard Fire; C: Charlie Lieberman; M: Robert F. McNaughton.

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