THE VAULT

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7/100

He's not Freddy, he's not Jason...he's real.

The Premise

Arriving in Chicago, Henry moves in with ex-con acquaintance Otis and starts schooling him in the ways of the serial killer.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Psychological Horror, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer taps into fundamental fears. The 7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of chicago, illinois, prostitute, rape continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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