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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) Movie Reviews

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ToxicUniverse.com (Jeremiah Kipp)

It's not a gory film, but it's disturbing because of Henry's (and, consequently, the camera's) zero empathy toward his victims. It's not the easiest perspective to sit through--a universe without morals or justice. We...read the complete Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) review at ToxicUniverse.com (Jeremiah Kipp)

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In 1986, a Chicago-based film producer gave young music video director and former boat-builder John McNaughton some cash to make his first feature, a teen slasher film. McNaughton came back with Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, a movie so distant from...read the complete Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) review at filmcritic.com frames this Portrait

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directed by John McNaughton U.S. 1986 Theatrical Release: September 26th 1986 Reviews More Reviews DVD Reviews DVD Comparison: Optimum Releasing - Region 2 - PAL vs. MPI (Director's Edition) - Region 1 -...read the complete Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) review at DVDBeaver