Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) movie poster

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986)

"He's not Freddy, he's not Jason...he's real."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 87%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 84% (RT: 89%, MC: 80) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
CrimeHorrorThrillerDrama

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Director
John McNaughton
Runtime
1h 23m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (766 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
89%
Metacritic
80
Cast
Tracy Arnold as Becky
Tom Towles as Otis
Mary Demas as Dead Woman / Dead Prostitute / Hooker #1
Anne Bartoletti as Waitress
Elizabeth Kaden as Dead Couple - Wife
Ted Kaden as Dead Couple - Husband
Denise Sullivan as Floating Woman
Yes. 87% of real audiences liked it based on 766 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 84%.
Overview
Arriving in Chicago, Henry moves in with ex-con acquaintance Otis and starts schooling him in the ways of the serial killer. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • John McNaughton cited several classic crime films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The iconic poster for Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is a 1986 crime, horror, thriller film directed by John McNaughton. Arriving in Chicago, Henry moves in with ex-con acquaintance Otis and starts schooling him in the ways of the serial killer. The film has been rated by 766 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a crime film, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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