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Year: 1986
Directed by: John McNaughton
Starring: Michael Rooker, Tom Towles, Tracy Arnold
Country: USA
Language: English (Optional Eng subtitles)
Runtime: 01:22:16
Genres: Based on a True Story, Serial Killers, Snuff, Incest, Rape/Sexual Violence against Women, Siblings, Home Invasion
Plot – Spoilers:
A loose adaptation of the life of serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer ponders over the period in Henry’s life when he partnered with Ottis Toole. The real Henry was convicted for 11 murders though at one point he claimed over 3000 victims.
Henry Lee Lucas mostly murdered women as a sort of retrospective getting-even with his prostitute mother who subjected him to a host of degrading acts as a child. In this movie version, certain creative liberties have been taken – for example, the character of Becky, Ottis’ sister, is loosely based on the real Ottis’ niece, Becky Powell.
Like irl, there are pointers in the movie to a homosexual relationship between Henry and Ottis, complemented by Henry’s discomfort whenever Becky makes advances on him. One thing’s clear though – unlike Ottis, Henry was more methodical and smart about his murders and knew where to draw the line to keep the cops at bay as long as possible.
Favourite Scenes:
1. Though Ottis rapes Becky later on, their first interaction after he picks her up is fun to watch and doesn’t suggest his perverse intentions.
However, during the scene where she changes into the ‘I Love Chicago’ t-shirt, you do wonder about their growing up years – her father regularly molested her and it is quite likely Ottis was aware or even witness to it. He also makes a joking reference to seeing her dance naked at home…
2. After Becky informs Henry of her decision to leave the city, their awkward make out session is interrupted by Ottis. Henry then steps out to pick up smokes and there is a marked difference in his behaviour. He just does regular things and even changes his mind about killing the old lady with the dog. At this point you feel, having someone who cares for him is perhaps like rehabilitation, albeit brief.
Though Henry soon murders Becky, she appears to be a victim of his methodical and don’t-give-the-cops-a-sniff approach rather than his serial nature.
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This was Michael Rooker’s first film and it put him on the map big time. I’ve had this first on VHS, then on DVD for over 40 years. It’s just a great film. 5 stars of course.
i had no idea who this serial killer was before watching the movie, but the movie was alright i guess. to be honest i just watched it for merle from the walking dead. I LOVE YOU MICHEAL ROOKER!!!
That dog walking lady was a legend…take Dolores and RUN!!!!
Fuck The Bears
I watched this knowing nothing about the serial killer it is based on. So my opinion is based solely on the film. While this film is highly rated by many people I just found it average. There are much better serial killer films to watch on EUM, The Golden Glove being one of the best (imo). This film, 2.5/5 suitcases.
Warning! Do not cross paths with him or them.
“Otis!!!!!!! Plug it in”
I love this movie! Amazing performance of Michael Rooker.
I watched this twice in a row.
The movie itself isn’t bad if you don’t know the real life of Henry and Otis, but to me there are too many important things of their story and the reasons that pushed them to do what they did that has been left off or changed for it to be a good adaptation
My vote is 1 star, because there’s literally no adherency to the original story. Everything is different, even important things. I knew this was an adaptation with freedom, but kind of too much in my personal opinion.
Wayyyyyy better than I remembered.. I am old as some of you may know… I actually seen this film on its release in a seedy old picture house in Liverpool.. it’s aged well…. Geniune performance
I really like the 1986 Henry, although the 1996 Henry did very well.
i luv this movie
Otis looks like Martin Lawrence. 9/10
repeatedly forgot it took place in chicago and got scared shitless when my neighborhood showed up in one of the shots. great selection eum thx as always ????
This one is really good but I thought “Henry 2” was much better. Kai, Cricket, Louisa and Rooter are unforgettable.
the version i saw years ago had a number of images of women killed before we get to the woman lying in the grass at the start of the film – this has been censored
I thought by the ratings that this film may certainly leave a punch, but I wasn’t entirely captivated nor entertained. It’s rather mediocre and somewhat droll.
Meh, The only fucked up thing about this movie was that they were smoking everywhere.
This is a hell of a film. In fact, it just might be THE film that got me into “horror” (or psychological slasher horror at least).
It’s a good film, but they took a lot of creative liberties. Herny has only three confirmed kills, Becky Powell, Kate Rich, and his mother Viola Lucas. Ottis died in prison of cirrhosis in ’96.
fuck yeah finally in HD
Such an artistic film, this ones been on my list for some time. And I must say you guys run an amazing site 🙂