Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
“He's not Freddy, he's not Jason...he's real.”
Arriving in Chicago, Henry moves in with ex-con acquaintance Otis and starts schooling him in the ways of the serial killer.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fandango at Home Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Arrow Video Amazon Channel, ARROW | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | LaCinetek, Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is a 1986 English-language crime, horror and thriller film directed by John McNaughton. The cast is led by Michael Rooker, Tracy Arnold, Tom Towles. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer was produced by Maljack Productions and Greycat Films/Neo Modern Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on September 24, 1986, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- John McNaughton
- Writers
- Richard Fire, John McNaughton
- Release date
- September 24, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Maljack Productions, Greycat Films/Neo Modern Entertainment
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer cast & crew
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer was directed by John McNaughton and written by Richard Fire and John McNaughton.
The cast features Michael Rooker as Henry, Tracy Arnold as Becky, Tom Towles as Otis, Mary Demas as Dead Woman / Dead Prostitute / Hooker #1, Anne Bartoletti as Waitress, and Elizabeth Kaden as Dead Couple - Wife.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ken Hale, cinematography is by Charlie Lieberman, and it was produced by Steven A. Jones and John McNaughton.
Is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer worth watching?
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 776 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, horror, and thriller, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
Michael Rooker
Henry
Tracy Arnold
Becky
Tom Towles
Otis
Mary Demas
Dead Woman / Dead Prostitute / Hooker #1
Anne Bartoletti
Waitress
Elizabeth Kaden
Dead Couple - Wife
Ted Kaden
Dead Couple - Husband
Denise Sullivan
Floating Woman
Anita Ores
Mall Shopper #1
Megan Ores
Mall Shopper #2
Cheri Jones
Mall Shopper #3
Monica Anne O'Malley
Mall Victim
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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer in United States?
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fandango at Home Free in United States.
▸Is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer in?
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer?
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).
▸What is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer rated?
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 776 ratings.
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