20 movies based on real-life serial killers

Woman of the Hour (2024) | Image Source: Anna kendrick/Instagram
Woman of the Hour (2024) | Image Source: Anna kendrick/Instagram

3) ⁠Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986)

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) | Image Source: Dark Sky Films
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) | Image Source: Dark Sky Films

This dark, unassuming indie film takes serial killer Henry Lee Lucas's confessions to deliver a disturbing look into a murderer's mind without sensationalism. Michael Rooker captures chillingly the cold detachment of a killer in the performance of Henry. Violence isn't glorified, as its devastating effects are displayed on both victims and perpetrators. Director John McNaughton's gritty storytelling led to controversy for this movie, earning it an X-rating initially. Despite all the negative publicity, it is considered one of the most realistic and haunting portrayals of a serial killer on screen.

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Edited by Tanisha Aggarwal