Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer - Based on a true story

Inspired by real-life serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, this controversial 1986 cult classic strips away the glamor of movie violence to show murder in its most emotionless form. Played with eerie detachment by Michael Rooker in his breakout role, Henry drifts through life leaving a trail of bodies, emotionless and unstoppable.

Banned in several countries, Henry challenges what horror cinema can be. There’s no jump scares, no over-the-top gore — just quiet, creeping dread that stays with you long after the credits roll.

If you think you’ve seen it all when it comes to horror, think again. Henry doesn’t just show a killer — it forces you to confront one.

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