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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2023 · 1H 47M

Grindhouse Pizzeria - ”Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer”

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On Episode 23 of our show "Grindhouse Pizzeria" which is dedicated to all things encompassing various Grindhouse, Drive-In, and Exploitation genres; we will be reviewing and dissecting a true powerhouse titan of a film with the chilling and unsettling "HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER". Directed by John McNaughton (The Borrower) and starring Michael Rooker in his feature film debut at the titular Henry. This film follows the methodical Henry and his roommate Otis (portrayed in a chilling early role by the late Tom Towles) as they lay bloody waste to whomever crosses their paths. Caught in the middle of this murdering duo is Otis' innocent sister Becky (played by Tracy Arnold). Henry leaves us with the age old question of 'who will survive and what will be left of them.' This film is notorious for its grittiness and realism and being NOT for the feint of heart.  Our discussion is headed off by our regular hosts Tom Komisar and Cameron Scott! Join the two of them for a grueling good time!  Come on in at the Grindhouse Pizzeria, pull up a chair and grab yourself a slice!   "It's always the same and it's always different."  

On Episode 23 of our show "Grindhouse Pizzeria" which is dedicated to all things encompassing various Grindhouse, Drive-In, and Exploitation genres; we will be reviewing and dissecting a true powerhouse titan of a film with the chilling and unsettling "HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER". Directed by John McNaughton (The Borrower) and starring Michael Rooker in his feature film debut at the titular Henry. This film follows the methodical Henry and his roommate Otis (portrayed in a chilling early role by the late Tom Towles) as they lay bloody waste to whomever crosses their paths. Caught in the middle of this murdering duo is Otis' innocent sister Becky (played by Tracy Arnold). Henry leaves us with the age old question of 'who will survive and what will be left of them.' This film is notorious for its grittiness and realism and being NOT for the feint of heart.  Our discussion is headed off by our regular hosts Tom Komisar and Cameron Scott! Join the two of them for a grueling good time!  Come on in at the Grindhouse Pizzeria, pull up a chair and grab yourself a slice!   "It's always the same and it's always different."

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