Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is a 1986 horror thriller directed by John McNaughton, starring Michael Rooker as Henry, Tom Towles and John Scafidi. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $609,939 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- John McNaughton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Maljack Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer About?
The premise of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Unlike Freddy Krueger or Jason Voorhees, Henry is a real serial killer. He arrives in Chicago and takes up residence with his former‑con acquaintance Otis, using the chance to teach him the methods and mindset of a true murderer, turning their partnership into a chilling apprenticeship.
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- murder
- incest
- serial killer
- murderer duo
- character name in title
- lead actor's first film
- dark past
- serial killer as protagonist
- killer as protagonist
- violent man
- grindhouse film
- fellatio
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- female stockinged legs
- violence
- pantyhose
- woman's neck broken
- rape
- cult film
- independent film
- two killers
- surprise ending
- midnight movie
- sadistic murderer
- multiple homicide
- home invasion
- american midwest
- murdered with a knife
- insane murderer
- prey
- attempted child murder
- molestation
- child molestation
- child abuse victim
- victim of abuse
- drifter
- female victim
- victim
- suspense
- fear
- killer vs killer
- evil versus evil
- sexual assault
- bloodbath
- fat guy
- rape of a child
- dark comedy
- dark murderer
- dead woman on a couch
- dead woman on a toilet
- disturbed person
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer Cast & Characters
Michael Rooker leads the cast as Henry, with Tom Towles as Otis and John Scafidi as Kid with Football #1. Directed by John McNaughton; 33 actors are credited in all.
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Director John McNaughton
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Michael Rooker as Henry - Tom Towles as Otis
- John Scafidi as Kid with Football #1
- Benjamen Passman as Kid with Football #2
Also Starring in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
· 29 more- Tracy Arnold Becky
- David Katz Henry’s Boss
- Peter Van Wagner Bum #1
- Brian Graham Murdered Family - Husband
- Kurt Naebig High School Jock
- Mary Demas Dead Woman / Dead Prostitute / Hooker #1
- Rick Paul Shooting Victim
- 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
- Bruce Quist Husband
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- Erzsebet Sziky Hitchhiker
- Flo Spink Woman in Cadillac
- Kristin Finger Hooker #2
- Lily Monkus Woman in Beauty Shop
- Ray Atherton Fence
- Eric Young Parole Officer
- Tom McKearn Bum #2
- Frank Coranado Bum #3
- Lisa Temple Murdered Family - Wife
- Sean Ores Murdered Family - Son
- Pamela Fox Hair Stylist
- Donna Dunlap Dog Walker
- Waleed B. Ali Store Clerk
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer Plot Summary
What happens in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Henry is a psychopathic drifter who moves across the country, leaving a trail of murder in his wake. He eventually arrives in Chicago, where a routine stop in a diner and a late visit to a liquor-store owner become part of a chilling pattern of violence against the vulnerable. As he roams, he takes life indiscriminately—men, women, and even children—driving his brutal spree to new, shocking extremes.
Full summary
The whole story of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, scene by scene
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer Box Office
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer grossed $609,939 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$609.9K
- US & Canada
- $609.9K
How Well Do You Know Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the drifter who commits the murders in the film?
Cars in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
18 cars on screen, including the 1974 Chevrolet Caprice Classic and the 1970 Chevrolet Impala.
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1970 Chevrolet Impala Main role -
1985 Buick Century Wagon Minor role -
1979 Cadillac Eldorado Minor role
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Henry - Portrait d'un tueur” and “Henry - Portrait of a Serial Killer”.
- Also known as
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- Henry - Portrait d'un tueur
- Henry - Portrait of a Serial Killer
- Henry, retrat d'un assassí
- Henry, to portraito enos dolofonou
- Henry: Egy sorozatgyilkos portréja
- Henry: portret seryjnego zabójcy
- Henri, portret serijskog ubice
- Хенри: Профил на сериен убиец
- 헨리 : 연쇄살인범의 초상
- Henry - en massmördare
- Henry Lee Lucas – sarjamurhaaja
- Henry: Retrato de un asesino
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- Henry - Pioggia di sangue
- Henry, portrait d'un serial killer
- 杀手的肖像
- Henry: A Sombra de Um Assassino
- ヘンリー ある連続殺人鬼の記録
- הנרי - פורטרט של רוצח
- Henry: Bir Seri Katilin Portresi
- Henry - egy sorozatgyilkos portréja
- Henry - Portret seryjnego mordercy
- Хенри: Портретът на един сериен убиец
- Retrato de um Assassino
- 헨리: 연쇄 살인자의 초상
- Henry Lee Lucas - sarjamurhaaja
- Генри: Портрет серийного убийцы
- Henry - Portrait d'un tueur en série
- Henry: Retrat d’un assassí en sèrie
- Генрі: Портрет серійного вбивці
- Henry: Portrét masového vraha
- ฆาตกรสุดโหดโคตรอำมหิตจิตเย็นชา
- Henris: Serijinio žudiko portretas
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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer?
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer released?
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer was released on September 24, 1986.
Who directed Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer?
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer was directed by John McNaughton.
More films by John McNaughton Who is in the cast of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer?
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer stars Michael Rooker as Henry, Tom Towles as Otis and John Scafidi as Kid with Football #1, among 33 credited actors.
How much did Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer make at the box office?
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer grossed $609,939 worldwide.
Does Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer have a post-credit scene?
No. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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