On his way back he encounters a woman walking her dog and is tempted to murder her, but abandons the idea and goes back to the apartment. Full Review. Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer - 30th Anniversary Quotes. The total time cut from the film was thus 113 seconds. Opens October 21, Landmark Sunshine . | Top Critics (3) Movie & TV guides. With the documentary cancelled, Waleed and McNaughton decided that the money for the documentary could instead be used to finance a feature film. The character of Henry shares many biographical concurrences with Lucas himself. However, as the opening statement makes clear, the film is based more on Lucas' violent fantasies and confessions rather than the crimes for which he was convicted. Sidney Poitier’s 7 Most Memorable Performances, All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer. The introductory image of a bloodied corpse in the grass builds to an ongoing trail of shot, stabbed, and generally mutilated bodies, gruesome breadcrumbs that all lead back to Henry. Additionally, they partly approved the 38 second shot of the dead woman on the toilet, but they demanded that the last 17 seconds of the shot be removed. The next morning, Henry leaves the motel alone, gets into the car and drives away without Becky. However, BBFC director James Ferman overruled his own team and demanded that the family massacre scene be trimmed down to almost nothing, removing 71 seconds of footage. 2016 82 minutes. Siskel & Ebert described it as "a powerful and important film, brilliantly acted and directed." Don’t worry, it won’t take long. [12], A parallel censoring of the film happened in New Zealand, where the film was originally banned outright by the Film Censor in 1992. his first feature film, HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER which McNaughton directed, co-wrote, and co-produced. Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film (BIFFF) 1991 Winner Silver Raven : John McNaughton: Fantasporto 1991 Winner International Fantasy Film Award: Best Film John McNaughton: Best Actor Michael Rooker: Best Actress Tracy Arnold. Following this, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival on September 24, 1986. [citation needed], In 1992, Electric Pictures submitted the pre-cut theatrical print of the film to the BBFC for home video classification, once again missing the shot of the dead woman. There are no approved quotes yet for this movie. In 1984, executive producers Malik B. Ali and Waleed B. Ali of Maljack Productions (MPI) hired John McNaughton, a former delivery man for their video equipment rental business, to direct a documentary about gangsters in Chicago during the 1930s. Showing all 9 wins and 8 nominations. HENRY, PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER screens Midnights this weekend (November 18 th and 19th) at The Moolah Theater and Lounge (3821 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108) as part of Destroy the Brain’s monthly Late Night Grindhouse film series.. Read my interview with Michel Rooker, star of HENRY, PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER HERE. Just confirm how you got your ticket. Afterward, she tries to seduce him, but a drunken Otis enters and asks if he's interrupting anything. During filmmaking, costs were cut by employing family and friends wherever possible, and participants utilized their own possessions. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. [26] Lucas was ultimately convicted of 11 murders and sentenced to death for the murder of an unidentified female victim known only as "Orange Socks." Coming Soon. Loosely based on serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, the film follows Henry and his roommate Otis who Henry introduces to murdering randomly selected people.The killing spree depicted in the film starts after Otis' sister Becky comes to stay with them. Later when Otis makes an incestuous pass at Becky, Henry violently threatens Otis, who promises not to do that again. When he fights back, Otis grabs a rope and starts to choke the man. Posted on: April 19th, 2016 Synopsis: A serial killer with nothing but contempt for humanity stalks the streets of Chicago. In the US, in 2005 a special 20th Anniversary Edition two-disc DVD was released by Dark Sky Films. Dark Sky Films . HENRY – PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER: Film Review. Atlantic Entertainment Group expressed interest in releasing the film theatrically but mandated that it have an MPAA "R" rating. HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER, Michael Rooker, 1986 Henry suggests that they go to his sister's ranch in San Bernardino, California, promising Becky they will send for her daughter when they arrive. Henry: Portrait of A Serial Killer. [10] In 1991, distributor Electric Pictures submitted the film for classification with 38 seconds already removed (the pan across the hotel room and into the bathroom, revealing the semi-naked woman on the toilet with a broken bottle stuck in her mouth). Coming Soon, Regal Henry (Michael Rooker) is a psychopathic drifter who murders scores of people - men, women, and children - as he travels through America. For example, in the scene where Becky emerges from the subway, two men can be seen standing at the top of the stairs having a heated discussion. In short, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer ... December 13, 2016. See Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer in 4k on the Big Screen! ... Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is as fine a film as it is a brutally disturbing one. However, after financing was in place, the owner doubled his price and the brothers pulled out of the deal. [15] Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator, reports that 87% of 61 surveyed critics gave the film a positive review; the average rating is 7.58/10. 2016 82 minutes. Otis worries that the police might catch them, however, Henry assures him that everything will work out. There are no approved quotes yet for this movie. It premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival in 1986 and played at other festivals throughout the late 1980s. It stars Michael Rooker as the nomadic killer Henry, Tom Towles as Otis, a prison buddy with whom Henry is living, and Tracy Arnold as Becky, Otis's sister. A sequel, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Part II, was released in 1996. He also explains that it is important never to stay in the same place for too long; by the time police know they are looking for a serial killer, he can be long gone. Otis goes for a drink while Henry returns to the apartment. Such confessions also increased his fame with the public. This DVD also featured a reversible cover featuring the banned original poster art by Joe Coleman. The film played at several festivals throughout 1988 and 1989, where it attracted increasing amounts of attention. He stops at the side of the road to dump Becky's blood-stained suitcase in a ditch, then drives away. Henry uses the threat as an excuse to indulge his murderous impulses, and Henry stabs him repeatedly with a soldering iron nearby. As in the film, Lucas's mother was a violent prostitute who often forced him to watch her while she had sex with clients, sometimes while wearing girls' clothing for further humiliation. [14] The film's subsequent theatrical release was able to capitalize on the positive reviews it had received throughout its controversial festival showings, and its theatrical reception was more positive. October 21, 2016 Length: 1h 30m. Coming Soon. Lucas reported that the false confessions ensured better conditions for him, as law enforcement officers would offer him incentives to confess to crimes he did not commit. Henry reveals that he is disturbed by sexual violence against women because of his prior child abuse at the hands of his mother, forming a seemingly protective bond with Becky. $2.99 Rent. Coming Soon. Back at their apartment, Henry explains his code of immorality: the world is "them or us". He tells her he stabbed his mother because she abused and humiliated him as a child, often having sex in front of him, though he later claims he shot her (which also contradicts the version Henry told Otis in prison, in which he described how he killed his mother with a bat). It was considered too extreme and after being withdrawn, was replaced by the current official poster. Dealers in Death was a moderate success, and was well received critically, so the Ali brothers kept McNaughton on as director for a second documentary about the Chicago wrestling scene in the 1950s. JonathanBarkan. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer: 30th Anniversary Edition. [22][23] A detailed investigation by the Texas Attorney General's office was able to rule out Lucas as a suspect in most of his confessions by comparing his known whereabouts to the dates of the murders to which he confessed. Tags . When he returns, he finds Otis is raping Becky anally and is strangling her with her shirt. Tickets for this movie are not available at this moment . This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. Henry was filmed in 1985 but had difficulty finding a film distributor. A collection of vintage wrestling tapes had been discovered, and the owner was willing to sell them to the Ali brothers for use in the documentary. Otis is shocked and disturbed and confronts Henry about his murderous lifestyle. Top Critic. Dave Kehr of the Chicago Tribune said it was "one of the ten best films of the year" and that it "combines Fritz Lang's sense of predetermination with the freshness of John Cassavetes. [7] Ultimately, the film, along with Peter Greenaway's The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover and Pedro Almodóvar's Tie Me Up! M uch of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) is immensely unsettling, starting with the way director John McNaughton initiates the detailed, disturbingly routine life of murder. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. The MPAA rated the film "X," which was popularly associated with pornographic films at the time.[6]. Art director Rick Paul plays the man shot in the layby; storyboard artist Frank Coronado plays the smaller of the attacking bums; grip Brian Graham plays the husband in the family-massacre scene; and executive producer Waleed B. Ali plays the clerk serving Henry towards the end of the film. He also went on to say that the film was an obvious candidate for the then-proposed A rating for films that were for adults-only which were non-pornographic. The original poster artwork was a painting by Joe Coleman. The clothes Michael Rooker wears throughout the film were his own (apart from the shoes and socks). Michael Rooker stars in a film based on the true life serial killer, Henry Lee Lucas. and the Terms and Policies, | Fresh (4). Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer subtitles. While Becky is in a state of shock, Henry grabs the rat tail comb from her hand and brutally stabs Otis, murdering him, and then dismembers his body in the bathtub. Lucas was convicted of 11 murders, but law enforcement officers and other investigators have overwhelmingly rejected his claims of having killed hundreds of victims. Lucas died in prison of heart failure on March 13, 2001. In Ebert's review of the film, he writes that the MPAA told the filmmakers that no possible combination of edits would have qualified their film for an R rating, indicating that the ratings issue did not simply involve graphic violence. Copyright © Fandango. [8] In its theatrical run, it eventually grossed $609,000, in part due to the continued controversies surrounding the film. You're almost there! Electric Pictures had performed this edit themselves without the approval of director John McNaughton,[citation needed] because they feared it was such an extreme image so early in the film, it would turn the board against them. [13], Critical reception at the film's premiere was mixed, and the resulting debate over the film's themes and morality helped to raise its profile. By Jacob Knight Oct. 25, 2016. They set a trap at night for drivers on Lower Wacker Drive, faking a broken down car, shooting a man to death who pulls over to help them. The film was classified '18' for theatrical release in April 1991, after 24 seconds were cut from the family massacre scene (primarily involving the shots where Otis gropes the mother's breasts both prior to killing her and after she is dead). In the annals of horror, many a film has been made that attempted to offer viewers a journey inside the mind of a serial killer. According to the costume designer Patricia Hart, she and Rooker would travel to the set together each day, and she never knew from one minute to the next if she was talking to Michael or to Henry as sometimes he would speak about his childhood and background not as Michael Rooker but as Henry. The violence in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer absolutely is deranged. In 1988, MPI hired Chuck Parello, who worked to have the film be released in theaters. Indeed, Rooker remained so in-character, that during the shoot, his wife discovered she was pregnant, but she waited until filming had stopped before she told him. [3][4][5], Henry was shot on 16mm in only 28 days for $110,000, in 1985. Completed in 1986, numerous complications plagued the controversial film and it was not released theatrically until 1991. [3], Rooker remained in character for the duration of filming, even off set, not socializing with any of the cast or crew during the month-long shoot. May 6, 2014. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, 1986.Directed by John McNaughton.Starring Michael Rooker, Tom Towles and Tracy Arnold.Filmed in a documentary style, Henry : Portrait of Serial Killer (1986) would cause serious problems for the British Board of Film Classification due to its cold attitude towards violence and sexual violence. That evening, Henry and Otis pick up two prostitutes; Henry murders both of them by breaking their necks. Don't have an account? "[7] Elliott Stein of The Village Voice stated, "the best film of the year... [it] recalls the best work of Cassavetes." "[20], The film was recognized by American Film Institute in 2003 for their AFI's 100 Years...100 Heroes & Villains list. It stars Michael Rooker as the nomadic killer Henry, Tom Towles as Otis, a prison buddy with whom Henry is living, and Tracy Arnold as Becky, Otis's sister. Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. Due to the rating, Atlantic pulled out. [citation needed]. Although the movie is told and acted well, this version of Henry's life is G-rated in comparison with the sinister deeds he actually committed. The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. [19], It is listed in the film reference book 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die, which says "Henry evokes horror through gritty realism and excellent acting. The woman hitchhiking was a woman with whom McNaughton used to work. June 23, 2016 . Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. Lucas's father lost both his legs after being struck by a freight train; the character relates a similar story. $9.99 Buy. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is a 1986 American psychological horror film directed and co-written by John McNaughton about the random crime spree of a serial killer who seemingly operates with impunity. They then steal a high-end TV and a camcorder and return home undetected. Otis is convinced by Henry to abandon that grudge for fear of being caught if he harmed the boy and, bolstered by the thrill of their previous homicide, decide to go on a random serial-killing spree together. The man is rude and sarcastic and begins to ridicule them for showing up with "a lousy $50 bucks" and berate Henry and Otis when they refuse to buy his black-market goods. Henry tells Otis that he will have to leave Chicago soon. The DVD contained a commentary from director John McNaughton (recorded in 1999), a censorship timeline, comparisons of the scenes edited by the BBFC with their original uncut version, two interviews with McNaughton (one from 1999, one from 2003), a stills gallery and a biography of Henry Lee Lucas (text). The Ali brothers gave McNaughton $110,000 to make a horror film with plenty of blood. Later that night, as Henry and Becky play cards, Becky asks Henry about the murder of his mother, the crime that landed him in prison. The film's theatrical premiere was on January 5, 1990 in Boston, where it grossed $50,504 during the weekend. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer: 30th Anniversary Edition. Sign up here. "[17], Critics who liked the film tended to focus on the freshness it brought to the saturated horror genre. By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy The characters of Henry and Otis are loosely based on convicted real life serial killers Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole. Horror. Script to Pieces: Freddy, Portrait of a Serial Killer? Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. Later on, the pair watch a recording of a home invasion where they murder a family of three. Henry is a psychopathic drifter who has coldly murdered a number of people for no particular reason and without remorse. Otis and Henry argue after their camera gets destroyed while Otis is filming female pedestrians from the window of Henry's car. [27] The film had a Blu-ray release in 2009. McNaughton credited the MPAA's refusal to accept any cuts as giving him the opportunity to release it uncut, as he would have made cuts had they requested it. Similarities between real life and the film include: In the UK, the film was first released in its uncut form in 2003 by Optimum Releasing. Becky tells Henry her plans, and they decide to go out for a steak dinner. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. After being taken in by an old prison buddy, he begins to sow the seeds of murder. The film, loosely based on a true story, has been hailed as one of the most disturbing and terrifying examinations of mass murderers ever filmed. "I guess I love you too", Henry replies, seemingly annoyed. Synopsis. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is a 1986 American psychological horror film directed and co-written by John McNaughton about the random crime spree of a serial killer who seemingly operates with impunity. [9], In the UK, the film has had a long and complex relationship with the BBFC. Roger Ebert, for example, called Henry "a very good film" and a "low-budget tour de force," and wrote that the film attempts to deal "honestly with its subject matter, instead of trying to sugar-coat violence as most 'slasher' films do. Henry shares an apartment with Otis. Henry is a soft-spoken loner with a cool exterior masking an inner rage that boils at blast furnace intensity. MPI did not plan a theatrical release for the film. It stars Michael Rooker as the nomadic killer Henry, Tom Towles as Otis, a prison buddy with whom Henry is living, and Tracy Arnold as Becky, Otis's sister. [citation needed], McNaughton knew the budget would be too small for a horror film about aliens or monsters, and was unsure how to proceed until he saw an episode of 20/20 about the serial killer Henry Lee Lucas. A censored version was subsequently released on home video with cuts to the "family massacre" sequence. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. Using Otis's return as an excuse, Henry leaves to buy cigarettes and get some air. [8] On March 30, it opened at the Angelika Film Center in New York and Austin, Texas, and grossed $17,888 for the weekend. [citation needed]. The consensus reads, "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is an effective, chilling profile of a killer that is sure to shock and disturb. The Texas Attorney General's Office produced the "Lucas Report," which concluded that reliable physical evidence linked Lucas to three murders. Forgot your password? Becky indicates a romantic interest in Henry for his actions having protected her. December 5, 2016 It is unspeakably unpleasant, and it is almost perfect. 10/18/2016 10:12 am ET Updated Oct 18, 2016 5 Things You Didn't Know About 'Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer' Thirty years later, star Michael Rooker reveals killer secrets. Henry and Becky dump Otis's body parts in a river and leave town. Regal Arguably one of the greatest films to ever tackle the subject is John McNaughton’s 1986 classic Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. We get bits and pieces of exposition on the subject. [11], In 2001, Universal Home Entertainment submitted the full uncut version of the film for classification for home video release. Henry Lee Lucas, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, IQ, mental retardation, Otis Toole, serial killers. In February 2003, the BBFC passed the film completely uncut, and in March 2003 the uncut version of the film was officially released in the UK for the first time. His death sentence was commuted to life in prison by the then Governor of Texas George W. Bush in 1998. The next day, Becky gets a job in a hair salon. However, in the film Becky is Otis's younger sister and is considerably older than the 12-year-old Frieda Powell. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) Awards. دانلود مستقیم و رایگان فیلم Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer 1990 به همراه زیرنویس فارسی و کیفیت بالا Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer 1990 هنری پورترت او سریل کیلر از رسانه بیا تو موویز Bia2Movies The BBFC waived the four seconds cut from the murder of the TV salesman, and 61 of the 71 seconds from the family massacre scene (they refused to reinstate the 10 seconds of the scene where Otis molests the mother after she is dead). Tie Me Down!, were the instigation for the creation of an adults-only rating for non-pornographic films, NC-17. I Saw The Devil- Pursuit Of Revenge. Otis is about to kill Henry when Becky stabs Otis in the eye with the pointed handle of a rat tail comb. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". Throughout the 1980’s, the slasher craze was in full swing. pumpkin person rating: 8/10. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. The four women Henry encounters outside the shopping mall were all played by close friends of McNaughton. One of the most harrowing American horror films of the 20th century, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer returns in an immaculate presentation that cements this shocking and thought-provoking plunge into a nightmare of the human soul as a true cinema landmark. [5], Because the production had so little money, they could not afford extras, so all of the people in the exterior shots of the streets of Chicago are simply pedestrians going about their business. Add to Wishlist. As you can see from the above shots – which by the way are what I described earlier from the opening 5 minutes or so – Henry most certainly has a predilection towards violence against women. Cinemark It was shot on 16mm in less than a month with a budget of $110,000. All rights reserved. The shocking true story of Henry Lee Lucas.. Henry likes to kill people, in different ways each time. At Henry's urging, Otis plugs in the damaged TV, electrocuting the man. The 4K restoration of “Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer” had its world premiere at the Chicago International Film Festival last Friday, October 14. The Unmade Elm Street Prequel. Actress Mary Demas, a close friend of McNaughton's, plays three different murder victims: the woman in the ditch in the opening shot, the woman with the bottle in her mouth in the toilet, and the first of the two murdered prostitutes. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. Otis begins to molest the mother's corpse until Henry objects. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. Cinemark 28. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. Based upon this, Universal decided to remove the shot entirely. Keep checking Rotten Tomatoes for updates! August 26, 2016. Henry then smashes a TV onto his head. When Otis' sister comes to stay, we see both sides of Henry; the "guy-next-door" and the serial killer. Tag Archives: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1990) 31 Thursday Oct 2019. [21], In prison, Henry Lee Lucas confessed to over 600 murders, claiming he committed roughly one murder a week between his release from prison in 1975 to his arrest in 1983. Leaving scores of bodies in his wake, Henry makes his way to Chicago, where his murderous streak continues. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Part II (also known as Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer 2 - Mask of Sanity) is a 1996 horror film written and directed by Chuck Parello. The film was finally released uncut on DVD in Australia in 2005; in 2010 another DVD release was approved, apparently without cuts in New Zealand for the first time. Following successful showings during which it attracted both controversy and positive critical attention, the film was rated "X" by the MPAA, further increasing its reputation for controversy. Henry takes him to a fence to buy a new TV at a discount. $9.99 Buy. This page was last edited on 26 November 2020, at 16:33. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! These men were really having an argument, and when the film crew arrived to shoot, they refused to move, so John McNaughton decided to include them in the shot. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is a 1986 American psychological horror crime film directed and co-written by John McNaughton, about the random crime spree of a serial killer who seemingly operates with impunity. Directed by John McNaughton. Additionally, Ferman re-edited the scene so that the reaction shot of Henry and Otis watching TV now occurred midway through the scene rather than at the end. 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