Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

Theatrical - Wide 1990-01-05

Cast Mary Demas Michael Rooker Anne Bartoletti Elizabeth Kaden Ted Kaden
Directed by John McNaughton
Written by John McNaughton Richard Fire

Genres: Horror Thriller

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Henry likes to kill people, in different ways each time. Henry shares an apartment with Otis. When Otis’ sister comes to stay, we see both sides of Henry; the “guy-next-door” and the serial killer. Low budget movie, with some graphic murder... See more scenes.

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