Review of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) by Dee L — 07 Sep 2007

SO demented and gritty. Love love love Rooker.

This review of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) was written by Dee L on 07 Sep 2007.

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer has generally received positive reviews.

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