Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer(1986)
He's not Freddy, he's not Jason...he's real.
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer Synopsis
Arriving in Chicago, Henry moves in with ex-con acquaintance Otis and starts schooling him in the ways of the serial killer.
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) is a crime, horror and thriller film directed by John McNaughton, released on September 24, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Michael Rooker, Tracy Arnold, Tom Towles and Mary Demas. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 803 ratings.
- Director:
- John McNaughton
- Writers:
- Richard Fire, John McNaughton
- Producers:
- Steven A. Jones, John McNaughton, Lisa Dedmond
- Cinematographer:
- Charlie Lieberman
- Composer:
- Ken Hale
- Production:
- Maljack Productions, Greycat Films/Neo Modern Entertainment
- Budget:
- $111,000
- Revenue:
- $609,939
- Status:
- Released
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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Rooker
as Henry
Tracy Arnold
as Becky
Tom Towles
as Otis
- Mary Demas
Mary Demas
as Dead Woman / Dead Prostitute / Hooker #1
- Anne Bartoletti
Anne Bartoletti
as Waitress
- Elizabeth Kaden
Elizabeth Kaden
as Dead Couple - Wife
- Ted Kaden
Ted Kaden
as Dead Couple - Husband
- Denise Sullivan
Denise Sullivan
as Floating Woman
- Anita Ores
Anita Ores
as Mall Shopper #1
- Megan Ores
Megan Ores
as Mall Shopper #2
- Cheri Jones
Cheri Jones
as Mall Shopper #3
- Monica Anne O'Malley
Monica Anne O'Malley
as Mall Victim
Key crew
Directed by John McNaughton, written by Richard Fire and John McNaughton, produced by Steven A. Jones, John McNaughton and Lisa Dedmond.
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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 803 ratings.
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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer online?
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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer?
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The main cast of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) includes Michael Rooker, Tracy Arnold, Tom Towles, Mary Demas and Anne Bartoletti. The film was directed by John McNaughton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer released?
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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer was released on September 24, 1986 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer worth watching?
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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 803 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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