And he survives solely on his principle of “it’s either you or them.”With a budget of just $100,000 and no shooting permits, the production is amateurish, dated, slightly overscored and grittily shot on 16mm, but that’s actually part of its charm, especially when combined with Rooker’s straightforward but mesmerizing turn and the sympathetic and slightly sad performance of Tracy Arnold as Becky. He and his friend Otis like to go out for a few beers, pick up prostitutes or hitch-hikers, and kill them. You never see anything like it made these days. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Came super fast , this has to be one of not even . I saw it listed as a top scary movie of all time on some You Tube video.
Discover similar videos. Feedback. The film is low budget and grainy, but the performance by Rooker and the direction is top-notch. It's also one of those movies where the last 20 minutes has most of the impact. As the notorious Henry Lee Lucas , a true classic . I was afraid it was going to be overly gory, but apart from a few well-placed bloody bits, it's really more about the anticipation of what's going to happen and the knowing of what's happening in the shadows. Directed by Chuck Parello. By ordering or viewing, you agree to our Terms. Won't be watching it twice. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Rooker strikes a perfect, uneasy balance of making the viewer almost like Henry sometimes, even though you know he's a cold hearted psychopath. The setting has that late 70's dirty rundown city thing going on, which adds to the smuttiness of the film. Low budget movie about seriously low life people, but this is a truly magnificent and disturbing film. The opening few minutes will live in the memory forever with stark depictions of murder victims setting the tone for a thoroughly horrifying film. Discover similar videos. I love watching FBI files, and the Discovery Investigative channel. Sign in to see videos available to you.Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.Quickly browse titles in our catalog based on the ones you have picked. This 1986 film deals with the very American subject, of the man-next-door serial killer. One of the most harrowing American horror films of the 20th century, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer celebrates its 30th anniversary with an immaculate new 4K presentation that cements this shocking and thought-provoking plunge into the mind of a murderer as a true cinema landmark.
Although the movie is told and acted well, this version of Henry's life is G-rated in comparison with the sinister deeds he actually committed. They're people just like me and you. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. 54. R 1 hr 24 min Oct 10th, 1996 Thriller, Crime, Horror. You’re not supposed to feel good about this. Though Henry does seem to have some sort of perverted ethical code – at least in his own mind – he exists only to survive. It stars Michael Rooker as the nomadic killer Henry, Tom Towles as Otis, a prison buddy with whom Henry is living, and Tracy Arnold as Becky, Otis's sister. I only bought it because I'm a Micheal Rooker fan. I don’t know why this film got so many positive reviews. It's just the seedy atmosphere. Its one of my favorites to revisit heading into the Halloween season. Finger prints and DNA everywhere, but of course its a sign of the times. However, it should be known that the MPAA slapped an X on this film after review, so director John McNaughton decided to leave the film unrated. Customers who watched this item also watched. If you want to watch a movie that will take you for a ride somewhere you've never been then this is it. Watch with Prime Start your 30-day free trial. This is a real life Horror. But, for many, Regarding the shockingly abrupt and dispassionate ending, which is almost as emotionally jarring as the finale of Co-producer Steven Jones, in the aforementioned doc, recalls a conversation he had with one viewer: “I had sort of an argument with a fellow who stood up and said, ‘I felt terrible at the end of that movie.’ And I said, ‘That’s sort of the point. Real killers don't wear masks and stalk teenagers in the woods. This is one of the best serial killer films I have ever watched, how anyone can carry on a normal life and then in the blink of an eye, he goes too kill.
I've seen this film dozens of times, and it still every bit as effective as it was the first time I saw it. Share . Henry is not raving mad, and holds down a regular job at times. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. I bought this on the back of enjoying Michael Rooker's performance as Yondu in the "Guardians Of the Galaxy" movies, and I was not disappointed. I think only the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre film has had the same impact in this genre. With Penelope Milford, Neil Giuntoli, Mike Houlihan, James Otis.