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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

Seen it?

1986 | 83 min | Crime, Horror, Thriller, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), it made about 5 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 23 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $610K worldwide on a $111K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 200K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John McNaughton

  • Michael RookerHenry
  • Tracy ArnoldBecky
  • Tom TowlesOtis
  • Mary DemasDead Woman / Dead Prostitute / Hooker #1
  • Anne BartolettiWaitress
  • Elizabeth KadenDead Couple - Wife
  • Ted KadenDead Couple - Husband
  • Denise SullivanFloating Woman
  • Anita OresMall Shopper #1
  • Megan OresMall Shopper #2