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1986 · 83 min · NR

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

Directed by John McNaughton · Crime, Horror, Thriller, Drama

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) is a Crime film, directed by John McNaughton set in Chicago during the 1980s. It runs 83 minutes and is rated NR.

A serial killer, with a bleak tone. Themes of madness / loss of sanity run throughout.

Composer
Ken HaleRobert McNaughtonSteven A. Jones
Cinematography
Charlie Lieberman
Cast
Michael RookerTracy ArnoldTom TowlesMary DemasAnne BartolettiElizabeth KadenTed KadenDenise Sullivan

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Chicago
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Serial Killer
Themes
Madness / Loss Of Sanity
Tone
Bleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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