Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1986, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by John McNaughton, running about 83 minutes. “He's not Freddy, he's not Jason...he's real.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Henry likes to kill people, in different ways each time. Henry shares an apartment with Otis. When Otis' sister comes to stay, we see both sides of Henry: "the guy next door" and the serial killer.
Who’s in it. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer stars Michael Rooker as Henry, Tracy Arnold as Becky, Tom Towles as Otis and Mary Demas as Dead Woman / Dead Prostitute / Hooker #1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $609.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer worth watching?
- Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer?
- Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer stars Michael Rooker, Tracy Arnold, Tom Towles, Mary Demas and Anne Bartoletti.
- When was Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer released?
- Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.