Yet another trio of Dark Sky Films titles have made their way onto Screambox, joining previously dropped classics Willow Creek, Minor Premise, and The Deeper You Dig (details), as well as Ghost Killers vs. Bloody Mary, Landlocked, and Possum (details).
First, the criminally underseen babysitter thriller Emelie, a taut thriller that will definitely surprise many of you.
I was blown away by Michael Thelin‘s debut feature which is highlighted by star Sarah Bolger, who delivers a chilling performance that would make any parent check twice before hiring a new babysitter.
In the film… “After their regular babysitter Maggie can’t make it, the Thompson family turns to her friend Anna to supervise their children while the parents celebrate their anniversary. At first, Anna seems like a dream come true to the kids, allowing them to eat extra cookies and play with things that are usually off-limits. Still, as her behavior becomes increasingly odd,...
First, the criminally underseen babysitter thriller Emelie, a taut thriller that will definitely surprise many of you.
I was blown away by Michael Thelin‘s debut feature which is highlighted by star Sarah Bolger, who delivers a chilling performance that would make any parent check twice before hiring a new babysitter.
In the film… “After their regular babysitter Maggie can’t make it, the Thompson family turns to her friend Anna to supervise their children while the parents celebrate their anniversary. At first, Anna seems like a dream come true to the kids, allowing them to eat extra cookies and play with things that are usually off-limits. Still, as her behavior becomes increasingly odd,...
- 10/27/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
This article discusses cinematic depictions of sexual violence.
Once in a while, an R-rated movie is an experience that we're not sure we're meant to enjoy. Not like the taboo excitement of true crime, or the cathartic pain that comes with some documentaries. More like a feeling that we're not sure about who the intended audience is for this film ... and, dear God, are we that audience? We're watching something that skates off the edge of good taste, and just maybe, we're enjoying it.
It's an artistic conundrum that's fueled decades of controversy and censorship, from the famous "I know obscenity when I see it" Supreme Court trial to the U.K.'s all-too-familiar-today right wing conservative dalliance in the '80s with cleansing the landscape of the "video nasty." They're films from the famous to the infamous, movies that revel in pushing the boundaries. Sometimes there's a thoughtful message underneath the morass.
Once in a while, an R-rated movie is an experience that we're not sure we're meant to enjoy. Not like the taboo excitement of true crime, or the cathartic pain that comes with some documentaries. More like a feeling that we're not sure about who the intended audience is for this film ... and, dear God, are we that audience? We're watching something that skates off the edge of good taste, and just maybe, we're enjoying it.
It's an artistic conundrum that's fueled decades of controversy and censorship, from the famous "I know obscenity when I see it" Supreme Court trial to the U.K.'s all-too-familiar-today right wing conservative dalliance in the '80s with cleansing the landscape of the "video nasty." They're films from the famous to the infamous, movies that revel in pushing the boundaries. Sometimes there's a thoughtful message underneath the morass.
- 8/12/2023
- by Margaret David
- Slash Film
There are few movies quite like "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer." It's a grim, gruesome horror film loosely based on the real-life serial killers Henry Lee Lucas and Otis Toole. The movie was given an X rating upon its release in 1986 for its intense, unrelenting violence, but it managed to become a cult classic on VHS. The film would introduce the world to filmmaker John McNaughton and lead actor Michael Rooker, but it would also help inspire an entire generation of horror filmmakers. Along with other grimy horror movies like the 1980 film "Maniac," "Henry" served as a response to the supernatural silliness of many of the decade's popular slasher franchises. It is a brutal, stomach-churning experience that almost feels like it's obscene, like you shouldn't be watching it.
In an interview with RogerEbert.com to celebrate the film's 30th anniversary in 2016, McNaughton was asked about the origins of this disturbing bit of cinema.
In an interview with RogerEbert.com to celebrate the film's 30th anniversary in 2016, McNaughton was asked about the origins of this disturbing bit of cinema.
- 11/12/2022
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Some actors inhabit their roles so thoroughly that it turns audiences off. Jack Gleeson's turn as the abominable Joffrey Baratheon in HBO's adapted "Game of Thrones" series immediately comes to mind. Actors inhabiting the role of an unsavory character have to hit a Goldilocks zone between a believable performance and capturing a repulsive character "a little too well," but scratch the surface of revolted viewers and you'll find plenty who appreciate what the actor brought.
Such was the case for Michael Rooker, star of John McNaughton's grimy 1986 cult classic "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer" loosely based on convicted real-world serial killers Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole (played by Tom Towles). The film's handling of its subject matter is so raw that controversy naturally emerged alongside its release; its graphic depiction of several murders earned "Henry" an X rating from the MPAA and solidified it as a...
Such was the case for Michael Rooker, star of John McNaughton's grimy 1986 cult classic "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer" loosely based on convicted real-world serial killers Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole (played by Tom Towles). The film's handling of its subject matter is so raw that controversy naturally emerged alongside its release; its graphic depiction of several murders earned "Henry" an X rating from the MPAA and solidified it as a...
- 10/29/2022
- by Anya Stanley
- Slash Film
Despite what popular perception might be, a lot of horror fans watch scary movies to get away from life’s harsh realities. So in a way, basing a horror on something that actually happened defeats the point. But the fact is it’s all in the telling. We’ve been quite strict about not including things that were just loosely inspired by a real event, with the majority of the story a fiction. So no Psycho or Texas Chain Saw Massacre (both inspired by Ed Gein) and no The Exorcist (the book was inspired by a real boy) etc.
Without further ado, here are our favourite horrors based on real events.
Dead Ringers (1988)
Arguably the last flat-out masterpiece of David Cronenberg’s exceptional mid-1970s/late-1980s run of films, Dead Ringers also marked a transitional moment for the filmmaker as he ventured beyond the visceral body horror he was...
Without further ado, here are our favourite horrors based on real events.
Dead Ringers (1988)
Arguably the last flat-out masterpiece of David Cronenberg’s exceptional mid-1970s/late-1980s run of films, Dead Ringers also marked a transitional moment for the filmmaker as he ventured beyond the visceral body horror he was...
- 10/25/2022
- by Rosie Fletcher
- Den of Geek
Fresh content is added to the JoBlo Horror Originals YouTube channel every day of the week, and we’re getting this week started with a new episode of the series Wtf Really Happened to This Horror Movie? This episode digs into the true events that inspired the incredibly intense and unsettling film Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (watch it Here) – and you can find out all about it in the video embedded above!
Wtf Really Happened to This Horror Movie? is sort of a spin-off from our show Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie. Wtf Really Happened to This Horror Movie? dives into movies that were based on or “inspired by” true stories, real people, and actual historical events so we can try to separate fact from fiction.
Directed by John McNaughton from a screenplay he wrote with Richard Fire, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer has the following...
Wtf Really Happened to This Horror Movie? is sort of a spin-off from our show Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie. Wtf Really Happened to This Horror Movie? dives into movies that were based on or “inspired by” true stories, real people, and actual historical events so we can try to separate fact from fiction.
Directed by John McNaughton from a screenplay he wrote with Richard Fire, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer has the following...
- 9/19/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The 1986 cult horror classic "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer" is a raw, rough interpretation of the real-life serial killers Henry Lee Lucas and Otis Toole. Co-written and directed by John McNaughton, the film is a gritty, gory look at two men who carry out sadistic murders and videotape them. The film is notorious for its intense violence, and was given an X rating (comparable to a modern Nc-17) upon its release. Michael Rooker ("Guardians of the Galaxy") and Tom Towles ("House of 1000 Corpses") play Lucas and Toole, respectively, imbuing them with a kind of menace that's hard to put into words.
The fine...
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The fine...
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- 1/28/2022
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the psychological horror thriller Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, starring Michael Rooker and Tom Towles in a story loosely based on real life serial killers Henry Lee Lucas and Otis Toole. In honor of the milestone anniversary, Waxwork Records is releasing a deluxe vinyl soundtrack featuring the […]
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- 1/18/2021
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
There are a lot of true-crime documentaries on Hulu, Netflix and HBO right now. Click through the gallery to find your next binge-worthy doc.
“The Keepers” (Netflix)
Ryan White’s documentary series debuted in 2017, and explores murder of Sister Catherine Cesnik, who disappeared in November 1969 and whose body was discovered in January of 1970. The documentary investigates whether Father Joseph Maskell had Sister Cathy killed because she was about to expose him and others for sexual abusing teenage students at Archbishop Keough High School.
“Abducted in Plain Sight” (Netflix)
In maybe one of the craziest stories ever, Jane Broberg is kidnapped by her neighbor, a family friend, on two separate occasions, and how he was able to infiltrate a family.
“The Staircase” (Netflix)
“The Staircase” follows the trial of Michael Peterson in the case after he reported in December 2001 that his wife had fallen down the stairs and died. However, there...
“The Keepers” (Netflix)
Ryan White’s documentary series debuted in 2017, and explores murder of Sister Catherine Cesnik, who disappeared in November 1969 and whose body was discovered in January of 1970. The documentary investigates whether Father Joseph Maskell had Sister Cathy killed because she was about to expose him and others for sexual abusing teenage students at Archbishop Keough High School.
“Abducted in Plain Sight” (Netflix)
In maybe one of the craziest stories ever, Jane Broberg is kidnapped by her neighbor, a family friend, on two separate occasions, and how he was able to infiltrate a family.
“The Staircase” (Netflix)
“The Staircase” follows the trial of Michael Peterson in the case after he reported in December 2001 that his wife had fallen down the stairs and died. However, there...
- 3/18/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Premiering theatrically today in 1990: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer A roughly fictionalized telling of the killing spree of Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer was shot on 16mm in 1985, over the course of one […]
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- 1/5/2020
- by Alyse Wax
- DreadCentral.com
While most serial killers work alone, it's not always the case. Now the subjects of Netflix's latest true-crime docuseries The Confession Killer, Ottis Toole and Henry Lee Lucas would develop a sexual relationship and bond over a mutual fascination with murder. Lucas confessed to killing over 600 people, while Toole admitted to a little less: just over 100, including Adam Walsh, the six-year-old son of America's Most Wanted host John Walsh.
In 1976, Toole and Lucas first encountered each other at a soup kitchen. The men shared deep similarities: both grew up in abusive households and had a penchant for murder. Also like Lucas, Toole first killed in adolescence at age 14, claiming to have run over a salesman who made advances towards him. After hitting things off, Toole and Lucas supposedly abducted, raped, and murdered as they drifted across the country together. Lucas later became involved with Toole's intellectually impaired niece Frieda...
In 1976, Toole and Lucas first encountered each other at a soup kitchen. The men shared deep similarities: both grew up in abusive households and had a penchant for murder. Also like Lucas, Toole first killed in adolescence at age 14, claiming to have run over a salesman who made advances towards him. After hitting things off, Toole and Lucas supposedly abducted, raped, and murdered as they drifted across the country together. Lucas later became involved with Toole's intellectually impaired niece Frieda...
- 12/7/2019
- by Stacey Nguyen
- Popsugar.com
Would you believe someone if they confessed to over 600 murders? Netflix is back with its true-crime content, this time taking on the very curious case of convicted murderer Henry Lee Lucas in the docuseries The Confession Killer. During his longest stint in prison, Lucas confessed to hundreds of murders, which, ironically, brought him preferential treatment in jail. But obviously, there have been reasonable doubts over Lucas's grand claims. So, how many people did history's allegedly most prolific murderer actually kill? The answer is probably much less.
Let's rewind to Lucas's first known murder. In 1960, Lucas, just 23 at the time, was arrested for killing his abusive mother during an argument. Despite claiming self-defense, he faced a 20- to 40-year sentence at Michigan State Penitentiary. In 1970, he was released from jail on parole due to prison overcrowding. Lucas returned to prison in Texas during the '80s after confessing to the murders...
Let's rewind to Lucas's first known murder. In 1960, Lucas, just 23 at the time, was arrested for killing his abusive mother during an argument. Despite claiming self-defense, he faced a 20- to 40-year sentence at Michigan State Penitentiary. In 1970, he was released from jail on parole due to prison overcrowding. Lucas returned to prison in Texas during the '80s after confessing to the murders...
- 12/6/2019
- by Stacey Nguyen
- Popsugar.com
When it comes to the true-crime genre, you often hear of schemes on how to get away with murder. But The Confession Killer, Netflix's latest docuseries, explores how Henry Lee Lucas willingly admitted to hundreds of murders in the early '80s. Directors Robert Kenner (Food Inc.) and Taki Oldham tackle Lucas's disturbing true story that consists of a tortured past, a scandalous romance, and what ultimately appears to be crime history's biggest hoax.
Lucas's Troubled Early Life
Lucas grew up in a household rife with turmoil. His mother was a sex worker who allegedly forced him to watch her have sex with clients, and his father was an alcoholic who died of hypothermia after losing his legs in a railroad accident. Lucas himself lost an eye due to infection during childhood after a fight with his brother. He developed troubling behavior during his teenage years, sexually violating...
Lucas's Troubled Early Life
Lucas grew up in a household rife with turmoil. His mother was a sex worker who allegedly forced him to watch her have sex with clients, and his father was an alcoholic who died of hypothermia after losing his legs in a railroad accident. Lucas himself lost an eye due to infection during childhood after a fight with his brother. He developed troubling behavior during his teenage years, sexually violating...
- 12/6/2019
- by Stacey Nguyen
- Popsugar.com
Tony Sokol Dec 5, 2019
Psychotic murderer or pathological liar, Henry Lee Lucas cuts a twisted path through law enforcement in The Confession Killer doc series.
The Netflix documentary series The Confession Killer is filled with more twists than a feature film. Convicted murderer Henry Lee Lucas actually changed law enforcement procedure. The Texas Rangers and the state's police both wanted a piece of him. District Attorney Vic Feazell wanted to ride the case to a political career. Dallas homicide detective Linda Erwin submitted a fake file to catch the lies, but wound up catching the Texas Rangers.
The case happened at the very beginning of the awareness of the existence of serial killers, Ed Gein and Jack the Ripper had not yet been classified, but it served as a template. The murderous Lucas had fans, including prison nun Sister Clemmie Schroeder, and a groupie who also paid calls on Ted Bundy and Charles Manson.
Psychotic murderer or pathological liar, Henry Lee Lucas cuts a twisted path through law enforcement in The Confession Killer doc series.
The Netflix documentary series The Confession Killer is filled with more twists than a feature film. Convicted murderer Henry Lee Lucas actually changed law enforcement procedure. The Texas Rangers and the state's police both wanted a piece of him. District Attorney Vic Feazell wanted to ride the case to a political career. Dallas homicide detective Linda Erwin submitted a fake file to catch the lies, but wound up catching the Texas Rangers.
The case happened at the very beginning of the awareness of the existence of serial killers, Ed Gein and Jack the Ripper had not yet been classified, but it served as a template. The murderous Lucas had fans, including prison nun Sister Clemmie Schroeder, and a groupie who also paid calls on Ted Bundy and Charles Manson.
- 12/6/2019
- Den of Geek
A new limited series about the American serial killer Henry Lee Lucas is due to start on Netflix at the beginning of December. Lucas was a killer who confessed to the murders of almost 600 women, although many of these confessions turned out to be fake. Here are ten things that you may not know about this new series and Lucas himself. 1. Lucas Was Originally In Prison For The Murder Of His Mother Lucas was originally imprisoned after murdering his mother during an argument in 1960. He had a difficult childhood as his mother was a prostitute who made
10 Things You Didn’t Know about The Confession Killer...
10 Things You Didn’t Know about The Confession Killer...
- 11/29/2019
- by Aiden Mason
- TVovermind.com
Henry Lee Lucas may be one of the most prolific serial killers in American History or an unabashed spinner of tall tales. The fascinating and infamous criminal is the subject of a new Netflix docuseries: The Confession Killer. Give the […]
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- 11/27/2019
- by Josh Millican
- DreadCentral.com
Antebellum
The trailer opens with an idyllic image of a little girl surrounded by ponies, flowers, and butterflies. From there, the scenes quickly become chilling, which is to be expected from the producers that brought us Get Out and Us. Pivoting from the pre-Civil War era to modern times, Janelle Monáe stars in the film and appears to be caught between two realities. As the images change from black women toiling in cotton fields to Monáe in the present-day, a 911 dispatcher asks a series of questions that go unanswered.
The trailer opens with an idyllic image of a little girl surrounded by ponies, flowers, and butterflies. From there, the scenes quickly become chilling, which is to be expected from the producers that brought us Get Out and Us. Pivoting from the pre-Civil War era to modern times, Janelle Monáe stars in the film and appears to be caught between two realities. As the images change from black women toiling in cotton fields to Monáe in the present-day, a 911 dispatcher asks a series of questions that go unanswered.
- 11/23/2019
- by Natalli Amato
- Rollingstone.com
Thanks to Netflix, true-crime fans will be getting a holiday gift earlier than expected next month: The Confession Killer. The five-part docuseries will explore the infamous legacy of Henry Lee Lucas, a serial killer who confessed to hundreds of murders in the early '80s. Although his confessions brought closure to plenty of unsolved cases and the grieving families related to the victims, the documentary will also touch on the number of glaring inconsistencies related to his claims found by journalists and attorneys.
According to Netflix's official description of The Confession Killer, there was no direct evidence to link Lucas to many of the crime scenes, but "he stunned authorities with his ability to sketch victims' portraits while citing brutal details of each attack." (Chilling.) But investigations from officials looking into the crimes and Lucas's confessions also yielded "impossibilities" in both his timeline and the DNA testing that started to contradict his internationally reported claims.
According to Netflix's official description of The Confession Killer, there was no direct evidence to link Lucas to many of the crime scenes, but "he stunned authorities with his ability to sketch victims' portraits while citing brutal details of each attack." (Chilling.) But investigations from officials looking into the crimes and Lucas's confessions also yielded "impossibilities" in both his timeline and the DNA testing that started to contradict his internationally reported claims.
- 11/20/2019
- by Quinn Keaney
- Popsugar.com
Netflix is back with its newest offering to feed the national serial killer documentary obsession. But we’re getting a new spin on the increasingly popular genre — is the man at the center of the story a killing machine or a liar? The docuseries is “The Confession Killer,” directed by Oscar nominee Robert Kenner and Taki Oldham. It tackles the story of Henry Lee Lucas, a man who confessed to around 600 murders.
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- 11/19/2019
- by Brynne Ramella
- The Playlist
Henry Lee Lucas confessed to killing hundreds of people in the Eighties — but it’s unclear whether he actually killed all of them. As such, he is single-handedly responsible for hundreds of unsolved murders; he likely confessed to murders he didn’t commit, thus ending investigations into cases that should not yet be closed.
Lucas is the subject of Netflix’s newest true crime docuseries The Confession Killer, debuting December 6th. The five-part series was directed by Oscar nominee Robert Kenner (Food Inc.) and Taki Oldham.
Lucas was sent to...
Lucas is the subject of Netflix’s newest true crime docuseries The Confession Killer, debuting December 6th. The five-part series was directed by Oscar nominee Robert Kenner (Food Inc.) and Taki Oldham.
Lucas was sent to...
- 11/18/2019
- by Brenna Ehrlich
- Rollingstone.com
Tony Sokol Nov 18, 2019
Serial killer Henry Lee Lucas admitted to hundreds of crimes. Netflix's The Confession Killer documentary lowers the body count.
"Either they'd found the world's biggest serial killer or it was the world's biggest hoax in American criminal justice history," we hear in the trailer for Netflix's upcoming The Confession Killer. The five-part documentary series comes from Taki Oldham, who helms the film along with Robert Kenner, the Academy and Emmy Awards-nominated director of the 2008 film Food Inc. That film found health risks in corporate-run agribusinesses. The Confession Killer tells the story of Henry Lee Lucas, once labeled the most prolific serial killer in history.
"During the early '80s, Henry Lee Lucas confessed to hundreds of murders, bringing closure to unsolved cases and grieving families," reads the official synopsis. "Even with no direct evidence linking Lucas to the crime scenes, he stunned authorities with his ability...
Serial killer Henry Lee Lucas admitted to hundreds of crimes. Netflix's The Confession Killer documentary lowers the body count.
"Either they'd found the world's biggest serial killer or it was the world's biggest hoax in American criminal justice history," we hear in the trailer for Netflix's upcoming The Confession Killer. The five-part documentary series comes from Taki Oldham, who helms the film along with Robert Kenner, the Academy and Emmy Awards-nominated director of the 2008 film Food Inc. That film found health risks in corporate-run agribusinesses. The Confession Killer tells the story of Henry Lee Lucas, once labeled the most prolific serial killer in history.
"During the early '80s, Henry Lee Lucas confessed to hundreds of murders, bringing closure to unsolved cases and grieving families," reads the official synopsis. "Even with no direct evidence linking Lucas to the crime scenes, he stunned authorities with his ability...
- 11/18/2019
- Den of Geek
Biopics are rarely made about people who had a negative impact on society, but serial killers seem to be the exception to that rule; between Michael Rooker’s portrayal of Henry Lee Lucas in “Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer,” Jeremy Renner’s star-making turn in “Dahmer,” and Charlize Theron’s Oscar-winning role as Aileen Wuornos in “Monster,” playing a serial killer can offer an actor some of the best material of their entire careers.
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- 1/25/2019
- by Jake Naturman
- The Playlist
Alec Bojalad Mar 2, 2019
Are you afraid of the dark? You will be after you get through our spooky list of the best horror movies on HBO Streaming.
Editor's Note: This post is updated monthly. Bookmark this page and come back every month to see the new horror movies on HBO Now and HBO Go.
Updated for March 2019
What ever would we do without horror?
So much of our day to day life is built around logic and known, verifiable facts. And that's great! Still, every once in awhile you need to get in touch with your illogical, terrified animal brain. That's where horror and horror movies in particular come in.
Gathered here are the best horror movies on HBO Now and HBO Go for your scaring needs.
Annabelle: Creation
Annabelle: Creation is another minor miracle from The Conjuring series. Who could have guessed that a simple horror movie about a...
Are you afraid of the dark? You will be after you get through our spooky list of the best horror movies on HBO Streaming.
Editor's Note: This post is updated monthly. Bookmark this page and come back every month to see the new horror movies on HBO Now and HBO Go.
Updated for March 2019
What ever would we do without horror?
So much of our day to day life is built around logic and known, verifiable facts. And that's great! Still, every once in awhile you need to get in touch with your illogical, terrified animal brain. That's where horror and horror movies in particular come in.
Gathered here are the best horror movies on HBO Now and HBO Go for your scaring needs.
Annabelle: Creation
Annabelle: Creation is another minor miracle from The Conjuring series. Who could have guessed that a simple horror movie about a...
- 10/1/2017
- Den of Geek
John McNaughton’s 1986 film Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, which was loosely based on the exploits on real life serial killers Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole, was an unflinching and terrifying look at just how evil we as… Continue Reading →
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- 5/11/2017
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
“If you shoot someone in the head with a .45 every time you kill somebody, it becomes like your fingerprint, see? But if you strangle one, stab another, and one you cut up, and one you don’t, then the police don’t know what to do. They think you’re four different people. What they really want, what makes their job so much easier, is pattern. What they call a modus operandi. That’s Latin.”
Henry, Portrait Of A Serial Killer screens Midnights this weekend (November 18th 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
John McNaughton’s 1988 masterpiece Henry, Portrait Of A Serial Killer is a work of genius provided you can make it all the way through.
Henry, Portrait Of A Serial Killer screens Midnights this weekend (November 18th 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
John McNaughton’s 1988 masterpiece Henry, Portrait Of A Serial Killer is a work of genius provided you can make it all the way through.
- 11/15/2016
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer inspired by the real life serial killer Henry Lee Lucas is a character study portrayal of the titular character. This true-life inspiration is based more on Lucas’ confessions and fantasies rather than the actual… Continue Reading →
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- 10/11/2016
- by Dave J. Wilson
- DreadCentral.com
Special Mention: Werckmeister Harmonies
Directed by Bela Tarr and Ágnes Hranitzky
Written by László Krasznahorkai and Bela Tarr
2000, Hungary / Italy / Germany
Genre: Emotional Horror
Bela Tarr is a filmmaker whose work is a highly acquired taste, but as a metaphysical horror story, Werckmeister Harmonies is an utter masterpiece that should appeal to most cinephiles. The film title refers to the 17th-century German organist-composer Andreas Werckmeister, esteemed for his influential structure and harmony of music. Harmonies is strung together like a magnificent symphony working on the viewer’s emotions over long stretches of time even when the viewer is unaware of what’s going on. Attempting to make sense of Tarr’s movies in strict narrative terms is not the best way to go about watching his films; but regardless if you come away understanding Harmonies or not, you won’t soon forget the film. Harmonies is a technical triumph, shot...
Directed by Bela Tarr and Ágnes Hranitzky
Written by László Krasznahorkai and Bela Tarr
2000, Hungary / Italy / Germany
Genre: Emotional Horror
Bela Tarr is a filmmaker whose work is a highly acquired taste, but as a metaphysical horror story, Werckmeister Harmonies is an utter masterpiece that should appeal to most cinephiles. The film title refers to the 17th-century German organist-composer Andreas Werckmeister, esteemed for his influential structure and harmony of music. Harmonies is strung together like a magnificent symphony working on the viewer’s emotions over long stretches of time even when the viewer is unaware of what’s going on. Attempting to make sense of Tarr’s movies in strict narrative terms is not the best way to go about watching his films; but regardless if you come away understanding Harmonies or not, you won’t soon forget the film. Harmonies is a technical triumph, shot...
- 10/30/2015
- by Ricky Fernandes
- SoundOnSight
Pop culture comes to life in St. Louis next month! It’s the Wizard World Comic Con May 22nd through the 24th at America’s Center downtown (701 Convention Plaza – St. Louis, Mo 63101). As usual, Wizard World has an impressive line-up of celebrity guests including Elvira, Christian Kane, and George Romero, but the star I’m most excited to meet is actor Michael Rooker.
Michael Rooker was born in Jasper, Alabama in 1955. He has eight brothers and sisters. His parents divorced when he was 13 years old, and he moved with his mother and siblings to Chicago, Illinois, where he studied at the Goodman School of Drama. Rooker made his feature film debut by playing the title character in the gritty 1985 horror classic Henry Portrait Of A Serial Killer. He followed this with significant big-screen roles in Tombstone, Days Of Thunder, Cliffhanger, JFK, Mississippi Burning, Sea Of Love, The Dark Half, Mallrats,...
Michael Rooker was born in Jasper, Alabama in 1955. He has eight brothers and sisters. His parents divorced when he was 13 years old, and he moved with his mother and siblings to Chicago, Illinois, where he studied at the Goodman School of Drama. Rooker made his feature film debut by playing the title character in the gritty 1985 horror classic Henry Portrait Of A Serial Killer. He followed this with significant big-screen roles in Tombstone, Days Of Thunder, Cliffhanger, JFK, Mississippi Burning, Sea Of Love, The Dark Half, Mallrats,...
- 5/14/2015
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Look at those monsters! Look familiar? It’s the We Are Movie Geeks gang getting ready for Halloween courtesy of Geek/Artist Jim Batts!
Speaking of our favorite holiday, it’s that time of year to dust off the horror DVDs and watch your favorite horror films. But what if you don’t have a big DVD collection? Well, there’s always Netflix – watch them now! I went through the Netflix streaming list of horror flicks and here’s what I came up with for the ten best horror movies that you can watch tonight…without leaving the house!
10. “The Legend of Hell House” (1973): An effectively spooky thriller from 1973 about a team of paranormal experts confronting ghosts in a haunted mansion is a prime example of how what you don’t see is often much more unnerving than what you do.
9. “Nosferatu” (1922): If you think a movie over 90-years-old can’t be scary,...
Speaking of our favorite holiday, it’s that time of year to dust off the horror DVDs and watch your favorite horror films. But what if you don’t have a big DVD collection? Well, there’s always Netflix – watch them now! I went through the Netflix streaming list of horror flicks and here’s what I came up with for the ten best horror movies that you can watch tonight…without leaving the house!
10. “The Legend of Hell House” (1973): An effectively spooky thriller from 1973 about a team of paranormal experts confronting ghosts in a haunted mansion is a prime example of how what you don’t see is often much more unnerving than what you do.
9. “Nosferatu” (1922): If you think a movie over 90-years-old can’t be scary,...
- 10/24/2014
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The idea of the modern serial killer dates back to 1888 with the Whitechapel Murders. Of course the perpetrator in this case was never officially apprehended and has been infamously dubbed Jack The Ripper. Though Jack managed to elude the law enforcement of the time, thankfully many others have not been as lucky.
From these studying these murders, it has been learned that many of them share similar characteristics. They often suffer mental illness or have low Iq’s, have been abused or bullied as children, or they fit some or all of the Mcdonald Triad. Another trait many seem to share is their penchant for art. A surprising number of serial killers fancy themselves the artist. We collected some of their work below.
John Wayne Gacy
Henry Lee Lucas
Keith Hunter Jesperson
John Edward Robinson
Ottis Toole
Danny Rolling
Charles Ng
Arthur Shawcross
Rhicard Ramirez
Nicolas Claux
Though many of the men above are famous,...
From these studying these murders, it has been learned that many of them share similar characteristics. They often suffer mental illness or have low Iq’s, have been abused or bullied as children, or they fit some or all of the Mcdonald Triad. Another trait many seem to share is their penchant for art. A surprising number of serial killers fancy themselves the artist. We collected some of their work below.
John Wayne Gacy
Henry Lee Lucas
Keith Hunter Jesperson
John Edward Robinson
Ottis Toole
Danny Rolling
Charles Ng
Arthur Shawcross
Rhicard Ramirez
Nicolas Claux
Though many of the men above are famous,...
- 4/15/2014
- by Chris Connors
- FEARnet
Richard Kuklinski was a real-life mafia enforcer credited with taking over 100 lives in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Intimidatingly played in the bio The Iceman by Michael Shannon with a Jason Voorhees bearing and dead yet piercing eyes (if he had metal teeth, I’d swear he looks just like Richard Kiel as Jaws), Kuklinski is one of the scariest and most cold-hearted characters from any mafia movie(the real Kuklinski was 6’3” and 300 pounds).The title is a reference not just to his ice-cold demeanor but the way Kuklinski disposed of bodies – freezing them to obscure the time of death, making it difficult for investigators to assemble an accurate profile.
The Iceman is a cross between Goodfellas and Henry Portrait Of A Serial Killer. Like Scorsese’s film, Iceman remains in the Mafia middle layers, concentrating on the soldiers and their interactions with, and loyalties to, their bosses. Like Henry Lee Lucas,...
The Iceman is a cross between Goodfellas and Henry Portrait Of A Serial Killer. Like Scorsese’s film, Iceman remains in the Mafia middle layers, concentrating on the soldiers and their interactions with, and loyalties to, their bosses. Like Henry Lee Lucas,...
- 8/28/2013
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
For a lot of horror fans, watching a film based on a true story makes their viewing experience all the more jarring. And really, we can’t argue with that. Taking in a reimagining of something that actually transpired is inherently more frightening than a film that isn’t grounded in reality. With that said, we’ve put together a guide to what we hold to be the ten most shocking films based on or inspired by actual events. We’ve ranked the films according to how shocking the movie is, how shocking the actual events are, and how closely the film follows the events it was based upon or inspired by.
#10 The Strangers
This film really struck a nerve with me the first time I saw it. Seeing The Strangers in a dark theatre, late at night really spooked me. Since the film relies heavily on jump scares and...
#10 The Strangers
This film really struck a nerve with me the first time I saw it. Seeing The Strangers in a dark theatre, late at night really spooked me. Since the film relies heavily on jump scares and...
- 3/20/2013
- by Tyler Doupe
- FEARnet
Would it surprise you to learn that you have probably never heard of the most prolific serial killers in the world? Infamous names like Richard Ramirez, David Berkowitz, Jeffrey Dahmer, and Ted Bundy barely crack the top 30. So who were the worst?
Determining the “world’s worst serial killer” is an impossible feat. Anyone who kills a person in cold blood is pretty horrible, so the only quantifiable way to determine the “worst” is by the number of kills. This too proves difficult, as many serial killers, once arrested, often confess to dozens or hundreds of murders they had nothing to do with. For example, Henry Lee Lucas confessed to over 600 different murders at one point or another, in what is widely believed to be a farce meant to waste law enforcement’s time and money. Even after all that, most law enforcement believe they have evidence that he was...
Determining the “world’s worst serial killer” is an impossible feat. Anyone who kills a person in cold blood is pretty horrible, so the only quantifiable way to determine the “worst” is by the number of kills. This too proves difficult, as many serial killers, once arrested, often confess to dozens or hundreds of murders they had nothing to do with. For example, Henry Lee Lucas confessed to over 600 different murders at one point or another, in what is widely believed to be a farce meant to waste law enforcement’s time and money. Even after all that, most law enforcement believe they have evidence that he was...
- 3/1/2013
- by Alyse Wax
- FEARnet
Serial killers have long been the stuff of which nightmares are made. The serial killer sub-genre of horror has brought us some amazingly memorable characters that still haunt us to this day. On February 19th Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will bring us a new name in fear with The Factory.
Starring John Cusack and Jennifer Carpenter as detectives tracking a murderer, The Factory is set in the bitter cold of a Buffalo winter. A great place to hunt a hunter. And to celebrate the release of this newest addition to the sub-genre, we've compiled a list of the Top 11 Movie Serial Killers.
There is certainly a long list of names to choose from, but we narrowed the field a bit by limiting it to those who were just regular human people. No supernatural involvement here, just a person or group of people who've gone off the deep end and made...
Starring John Cusack and Jennifer Carpenter as detectives tracking a murderer, The Factory is set in the bitter cold of a Buffalo winter. A great place to hunt a hunter. And to celebrate the release of this newest addition to the sub-genre, we've compiled a list of the Top 11 Movie Serial Killers.
There is certainly a long list of names to choose from, but we narrowed the field a bit by limiting it to those who were just regular human people. No supernatural involvement here, just a person or group of people who've gone off the deep end and made...
- 2/10/2013
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
It’s been quite a while since John McNaughton directed a horror movie. (Unless you include Wild Things, which was kind of an on-screen massacre.) 1986's Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer was his acclaimed and nuanced profile of the deeply disturbed Henry, who was loosely based on Henry Lee Lucas.
McNaughton’s new project The Harvest sounds very promising and Variety reports an impressive lineup of actors has already signed onto the project. Michael Shannon, Samantha Morton, and Natasha Calis will star in this story of “a married couple with medical backgrounds and a sick son who lives secluded in a controlled environment until a young girl (Calis) moves in next door and gives him hope of a better life. As the teens grow closer, the tight-knit world his over-protective mother has created begins to unravel.”
McNaughton shared a few more details about his new project. “This is the...
McNaughton’s new project The Harvest sounds very promising and Variety reports an impressive lineup of actors has already signed onto the project. Michael Shannon, Samantha Morton, and Natasha Calis will star in this story of “a married couple with medical backgrounds and a sick son who lives secluded in a controlled environment until a young girl (Calis) moves in next door and gives him hope of a better life. As the teens grow closer, the tight-knit world his over-protective mother has created begins to unravel.”
McNaughton shared a few more details about his new project. “This is the...
- 12/12/2012
- by Sara Castillo
- FEARnet
Yesterday I read this in an article in the British Guardian newspaper:
"Twelve of the last 13 people condemned to death in Harris County, Texas were black. After Texas itself, Harris County is the national leader in its number of executions.
"Over one third of Texas's 305 death row inmates - and half of the state's 121 black death row prisoners - are from Harris County.
"One of those African Americans, Duane Buck, was sentenced based on the testimony of an expert psychologist who maintained that blacks are prone to violence. In 2008, Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal resigned after sending an email message titled 'fatal overdose,' featuring a photo of a black man lying on the ground surrounded by watermelons and a bucket of chicken."
I could pause at this point, type "case closed," and consider this a blog entry. But that would be too simple. White people are also executed...
"Twelve of the last 13 people condemned to death in Harris County, Texas were black. After Texas itself, Harris County is the national leader in its number of executions.
"Over one third of Texas's 305 death row inmates - and half of the state's 121 black death row prisoners - are from Harris County.
"One of those African Americans, Duane Buck, was sentenced based on the testimony of an expert psychologist who maintained that blacks are prone to violence. In 2008, Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal resigned after sending an email message titled 'fatal overdose,' featuring a photo of a black man lying on the ground surrounded by watermelons and a bucket of chicken."
I could pause at this point, type "case closed," and consider this a blog entry. But that would be too simple. White people are also executed...
- 1/7/2012
- by Roger Ebert
- blogs.suntimes.com/ebert
Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer
Stars: Michael Rooker, Tom Towles, Tracy Arnold | Written by John McNaughton, Richard Fire | DIrected by John McNaughton
Yet another film that courted controversy, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer was, at the time of its initial release, held up as an abhorrent movie that did not deserve to be in the homes of the British public. Now some two decades later the film is released on Blu-ray in high definition and uncut, courtesy of StudioCanal UK.
Shot on a ridiculously low budget by director John McNaughton (the rest of whose work sadly never lived up to the promise of this film), the movie is loosely based on the real life crimes of serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, and sees Michael Rooker play Henry, a psychologically damaged man who, together with his ex-con acquaintance Otis (Tom Towles), embarks on a killing spree of the most vicious and grisly kind.
Stars: Michael Rooker, Tom Towles, Tracy Arnold | Written by John McNaughton, Richard Fire | DIrected by John McNaughton
Yet another film that courted controversy, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer was, at the time of its initial release, held up as an abhorrent movie that did not deserve to be in the homes of the British public. Now some two decades later the film is released on Blu-ray in high definition and uncut, courtesy of StudioCanal UK.
Shot on a ridiculously low budget by director John McNaughton (the rest of whose work sadly never lived up to the promise of this film), the movie is loosely based on the real life crimes of serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, and sees Michael Rooker play Henry, a psychologically damaged man who, together with his ex-con acquaintance Otis (Tom Towles), embarks on a killing spree of the most vicious and grisly kind.
- 10/28/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Films based on real life crime sprees are often some of the most intense an unsettling pieces of cinema, particularly with their ability to depict just how senseless and erratic such criminals actually are. John McNaughton’s infamous low budget chiller Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, which makes its way on to Blu-ray and DVD this week, is certainly one such film. Follow the jump for our review…
Loosely based on the real life crimes of American serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, John McNaughton’s haunting docudrama sees Michael Rooker take on the role of Henry, a demented man who arrives in Chicago to move in with an ex-con acquaintance, Otis (Tom Towles). Otis’ kid sister Becky comes to live with her older brother after a falling out back home, deciding to head out to the big city to find a new life. We follow...
Films based on real life crime sprees are often some of the most intense an unsettling pieces of cinema, particularly with their ability to depict just how senseless and erratic such criminals actually are. John McNaughton’s infamous low budget chiller Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, which makes its way on to Blu-ray and DVD this week, is certainly one such film. Follow the jump for our review…
Loosely based on the real life crimes of American serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, John McNaughton’s haunting docudrama sees Michael Rooker take on the role of Henry, a demented man who arrives in Chicago to move in with an ex-con acquaintance, Otis (Tom Towles). Otis’ kid sister Becky comes to live with her older brother after a falling out back home, deciding to head out to the big city to find a new life. We follow...
- 10/26/2011
- by Stuart Cummins
- Obsessed with Film
Well it’s the start of another week, so you know what that means – yet more DVD and Blu-ray releases hit the high street, ready and waiting to swallow up all your hard-earned cash! Not as many Halloween-themed releases this week but no matter, here’s the rundown of what’s available to buy from today, October 24th 2011.
Pick Of The Week
Mother’s Day (DVD/Blu-ray)
After a bank robbery goes seriously wrong, three sadistic, bloodthirsty, criminal brothers find themselves on the run. Their childhood home seems like the safest place to hide out. But a few things have changed, their mother has been evicted and the house is now occupied by a young couple and their birthday guests. Taken hostage, the new owners and friends are forced to endure a night of blood-drenched hell. Because mother’s coming home to roost and her maternal instincts involve extreme torture and a taste for terror.
Pick Of The Week
Mother’s Day (DVD/Blu-ray)
After a bank robbery goes seriously wrong, three sadistic, bloodthirsty, criminal brothers find themselves on the run. Their childhood home seems like the safest place to hide out. But a few things have changed, their mother has been evicted and the house is now occupied by a young couple and their birthday guests. Taken hostage, the new owners and friends are forced to endure a night of blood-drenched hell. Because mother’s coming home to roost and her maternal instincts involve extreme torture and a taste for terror.
- 10/24/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
★★★★☆ Loosely based upon the real life crimes of American serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, John McNaughton's Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) takes a chilling and disturbing look at the fractured psyche of a severely unhinged individual. Rather than creating a direct interpretation of the murderous exploits of Lucas (Michael Rooker), McNaughton opts to paint a picture of a man lacking any sense of emotion or remorse at his brutal attacks, resulting in a film that is - at times - difficult to watch.
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- 10/24/2011
- by Daniel Green
- CineVue
To mark the release of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer 25th Anniversary on Double-Play, Studio Canal have given us three copies to give away. It stars Michael Rooker, Tracy Arnold, Tom Towles and is directed by John McNaughton.
Based on the harrowing true story of one of America’s most notorious mass-murderers, Henry Lee Lucas (portrayed with a dead-eye passivity by a scarily resonant Michael Rooker), John McNaughton’s Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer builds to a disquieting and horrific climax and provides a sobering, nightmarish glimpse into a deranged and damaged mind. On its initial release, America’s MPAA gave the film the notorious X-rating, claiming that they “wouldn’t know where to begin cutting”. While in Britain, Chief Censor James Ferman took a whole year to give the film a certificate. “One of our psychologists said the film was remarkably accurate,” he argued, effectively giving it its best review.
Based on the harrowing true story of one of America’s most notorious mass-murderers, Henry Lee Lucas (portrayed with a dead-eye passivity by a scarily resonant Michael Rooker), John McNaughton’s Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer builds to a disquieting and horrific climax and provides a sobering, nightmarish glimpse into a deranged and damaged mind. On its initial release, America’s MPAA gave the film the notorious X-rating, claiming that they “wouldn’t know where to begin cutting”. While in Britain, Chief Censor James Ferman took a whole year to give the film a certificate. “One of our psychologists said the film was remarkably accurate,” he argued, effectively giving it its best review.
- 10/21/2011
- by Competitons
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
StudioCanal have announced the UK Blu-ray debut of one of the 90s most controversial movies, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, on October 24th. Directed and co-written by John McNaughton, the film is loosely based on the story of confessed murderer Henry Lee Lucas.
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer follows Henry (Michael Rooker) as he selects innocent victims – occasionally with his roommate Otis (Tom Towles) – and kills them, capturing their murder on videotape. Many of these murders rank among the most brutal and violent ever portrayed on film.
The real bonus for fans of Henry is that this new Blu-ray edition is crammed with special features and brand new extras, including:
Commentary with Director John McNaughton Interview with Director John McNaughton John McNaughton in conversation with Nigel Floyd Censorship History (The Opening Sequence, Otis and the Broken TV, The Home Invasion Scene) Portrait: The Making of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer...
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer follows Henry (Michael Rooker) as he selects innocent victims – occasionally with his roommate Otis (Tom Towles) – and kills them, capturing their murder on videotape. Many of these murders rank among the most brutal and violent ever portrayed on film.
The real bonus for fans of Henry is that this new Blu-ray edition is crammed with special features and brand new extras, including:
Commentary with Director John McNaughton Interview with Director John McNaughton John McNaughton in conversation with Nigel Floyd Censorship History (The Opening Sequence, Otis and the Broken TV, The Home Invasion Scene) Portrait: The Making of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer...
- 9/22/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Review by Jason Lees, MoreHorror.com
Damn. Every now and then you get a little reminder of just how good movies can be. I mean really good. Not ‘fun’ or ‘enjoyable’. I’m talking damn good. Lately we’ve been settling for fun little flicks, movies that are worth your time and you can recommend to friends are all around us, but every so often, you come across one that reminds you just how powerful cinema is. Yes, I dug Human Centipede and Serbian Film. I thought they were both shocking in their own way, but neither can hold a stinky in poor taste candle to Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer when it comes to pure disturbing and unsettling heebie fucking jeebies.
Henry is Not a thrill ride. Henry is Not a movie you laugh at when it’s done like a roller coaster. There is no group hug...
Damn. Every now and then you get a little reminder of just how good movies can be. I mean really good. Not ‘fun’ or ‘enjoyable’. I’m talking damn good. Lately we’ve been settling for fun little flicks, movies that are worth your time and you can recommend to friends are all around us, but every so often, you come across one that reminds you just how powerful cinema is. Yes, I dug Human Centipede and Serbian Film. I thought they were both shocking in their own way, but neither can hold a stinky in poor taste candle to Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer when it comes to pure disturbing and unsettling heebie fucking jeebies.
Henry is Not a thrill ride. Henry is Not a movie you laugh at when it’s done like a roller coaster. There is no group hug...
- 5/22/2011
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Director: Svetozar Ristovski. Review: Adam Wing. Also known as Dear Mr. Gacy, Svetozar Ristovski’s (Mirage) worthwhile drama chronicles the life of serial killer John Wayne Gacy, Jr. Also known as the Killer Clown, he committed the rape and murder of 33 teenage boys and young men between 1972 and 1978. Twenty-six of Gacy's victims were buried in his home; three on his property and four were discarded in a nearby river. Gacy became known as the "Killer Clown" due to his services at fundraising events, parades and children's parties where he would dress as "Pogo the Clown," a character he created himself. Jason Michael Moss was an American writer on serial killers. While studying at Unlv for his honours thesis, he established relationships with John Wayne Gacy, Richard Ramirez, Henry Lee Lucas, Jeffrey Dahmer, and Charles Manson. Moss later said that, of all the serial killers he corresponded with, he formed the...
- 4/5/2011
- 24framespersecond.net
This Canadian made for television production aired back in May 2010 under the title Dear Mr. Gacy and has been re-titled and distributed on DVD for a UK release. The Last Victim continues in same vein as other low budget serial killer thrillers from the past few years, this time, focusing on ‘killer clown’ John Wayne Gacy.
Serial killers and their macabre stories fascinate audiences. We’ve had a string of flicks on modern subjects such as The Hillside Strangler, Ted Bundy, Richard Ramirez and Eileen Wuornos. Funnily enough the producer of Monster is behind this very picture.
The Last Victim is given a great deal of lift by actor William Forsythe. He’s the reason, perhaps the only one, for seeing this film. Gacy presented here is a rather camp, overly friendly and highly delusional figure. He won’t admit he’s done anything wrong at all and believes himself...
Serial killers and their macabre stories fascinate audiences. We’ve had a string of flicks on modern subjects such as The Hillside Strangler, Ted Bundy, Richard Ramirez and Eileen Wuornos. Funnily enough the producer of Monster is behind this very picture.
The Last Victim is given a great deal of lift by actor William Forsythe. He’s the reason, perhaps the only one, for seeing this film. Gacy presented here is a rather camp, overly friendly and highly delusional figure. He won’t admit he’s done anything wrong at all and believes himself...
- 3/2/2011
- by Martyn Conterio
- FilmShaft.com
Okay folks, give me your worst. One recent evening, I was flipping through the television guide to see what the offerings were, and there it was: Deliverance. Yak. I can hardly stand to even type the word. I realized that any time I see that movie title, I get past it as quickly as humanly possible and try to wash it from my brain with lots and lots of other words. Gotta flush it out before I can even get a mind visual of Ned Beatty or Burt Reynolds. I have the need to un-see! So moving right along...
That's not the worst movie I've ever seen though. When at first I thought about what The Worst Movie I've Ever Seen would be, my sarcastic mind went to Avatar. I'm still pissed about sitting through that one, but my brain also knows that it's not the worst. It's stupid, slow,...
That's not the worst movie I've ever seen though. When at first I thought about what The Worst Movie I've Ever Seen would be, my sarcastic mind went to Avatar. I'm still pissed about sitting through that one, but my brain also knows that it's not the worst. It's stupid, slow,...
- 2/19/2011
- by Cindy Davis
Hey peeps, here's your first look at the new poster art for Serial: Girls Night Out by the outstanding genre artist Dennis Willman. The film is written and directed by K.M. Jamison and stars Christopher Howell, Deneen Melody, Colleen Elizabeth Miller & Kelsey Zukowski and actually continues the story following fictional serial killer Trenton Wade Bracks which started in Serial: Amoral Uprising, you can watch the trailer after the jump. Synopsis: Based five years after the tragic events of Serial: Amoral Uprising, Girls Night Out is a continuation of the fictional life profile of a manipulative sociopath and serial killer named Trenton Wade Bracks. Highly influenced by the disturbing true case files of former death row convicts Ted Bundy and Henry Lee Lucas, Girls Night Out tells the horrific story of two unsuspecting sorority sisters from the University of Memphis that happen to cross Trenton’s path while spending time at...
- 10/4/2010
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
AMC signed on Michael Rooker (Jumper) and Norman Reedus (The Boondock Saints) to star in the new post-apocalyptic series .The Walking Dead.. The two actors will play brothers Merle Dixon (Rooker) and Daryl Dixon (Reedus), one a redneck ex-con and the other equally as dangerous. This series is based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics. AMC.s The Walking Dead is currently in production in Atlanta, Ga, and is scheduled to premiere this October during AMC Fearfest, the network's annual blockbuster marathon of thriller and horror films. Years ago, Rooker absolutely scared the bejesus out of me in "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer," the shocking true story of Henry Lee Lucas.
- 7/26/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Henry Lee Lucas: Serial Killer
Stars: Antonio Sabato Jr., Kostas Sommer, John Diehl | Written and directed by Michael Feifer
The story of one of America’s most prolific serial killers, Henry Lee Lucas: Serial Killer tells the tale of Henry (Sabato Jr.), who, surrounded by violence he whole life, consequently embarks on a killing spree across the the south of the Us. When the law finally catches up with him, Henry comes up with a diabolical solution, and confesses to thousands of murders all over the country. Unable to sort the lies from the truth, the legal system threatens to set him free…
Henry Lee Lucas: Serial Killer comes from director Michael Feifer who was previously responsible for another serial killer movie, B.T.K Bundy. Like that film, Henry Lee Lucas is marketed as a film that aims to set the historical record straight, puporting to show the real...
Stars: Antonio Sabato Jr., Kostas Sommer, John Diehl | Written and directed by Michael Feifer
The story of one of America’s most prolific serial killers, Henry Lee Lucas: Serial Killer tells the tale of Henry (Sabato Jr.), who, surrounded by violence he whole life, consequently embarks on a killing spree across the the south of the Us. When the law finally catches up with him, Henry comes up with a diabolical solution, and confesses to thousands of murders all over the country. Unable to sort the lies from the truth, the legal system threatens to set him free…
Henry Lee Lucas: Serial Killer comes from director Michael Feifer who was previously responsible for another serial killer movie, B.T.K Bundy. Like that film, Henry Lee Lucas is marketed as a film that aims to set the historical record straight, puporting to show the real...
- 4/8/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
We recently heard from K.M. Jamison, the writer and director of "Serial: Amoral Uprising", a 58-minute crime/horror film that was produced to help get the promotional ball rolling on a feature he plans to film based around a fictional serial killer named Trenton Wade Bracks.
The film stars Wayne Dial, Kymberly Harris, and Christopher Howell (pictured) as Bracks. Here are more details in Jamison's own words: The best way to describe how things began with this project would be to go back to what initially inspired me to make this movie. My love and obsession for the study of true crime and my lifelong goal to write, shoot, and produce something that not only I could enjoy but to create something that could be loved by a wide range of people for years to come.
Greatly inspired by crime/horror films such as Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer,...
The film stars Wayne Dial, Kymberly Harris, and Christopher Howell (pictured) as Bracks. Here are more details in Jamison's own words: The best way to describe how things began with this project would be to go back to what initially inspired me to make this movie. My love and obsession for the study of true crime and my lifelong goal to write, shoot, and produce something that not only I could enjoy but to create something that could be loved by a wide range of people for years to come.
Greatly inspired by crime/horror films such as Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer,...
- 12/10/2009
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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