Review of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) by Amar S — 27 Apr 2008

THIS MOVIE GAVE ME NIGHTMARES!!WHAT MORE CAN I SAY!!:$.

This review of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) was written by Amar S on 27 Apr 2008.

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