Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

Henry, a deeply disturbed drifter, arrives in Chicago after committing various acts of violence across America. His unsettling presence is soon felt when he stops at a local diner, hinting at the darkness that lurks within him.

Settling in the city, Henry escalates his violent behavior, brutally killing elderly shopkeepers and several women at a nearby liquor store. His indiscriminate and ruthless nature becomes apparent as he shows no remorse for his actions.

Becky's arrival at O'Hare International Airport marks a new chapter as she is picked up by her brother Otis. They travel to their shared apartment, where the dark dynamics of their family are set to unfold.

During a night at the apartment, curiosity leads Becky to question Henry about his mother's death. Henry recounts a disturbing tale, revealing how his traumatic childhood shaped his violent tendencies.

When Otis makes an inappropriate advance toward Becky, Henry's protective instincts rise to the surface. He violently confronts Otis, insisting he never repeat such behavior, showcasing his twisted sense of morality.

Becky finds employment at a local salon, blissfully unaware of the danger that surrounds her. Her normal life starkly contrasts with Henry and Otis's sinister activities, creating an unsettling tension.

That night, Henry and Otis pick up two prostitutes, whom Henry brutally murders by breaking their necks. This act shocks Otis, leading to a chilling conversation about the nature of killing.

After a frustrating encounter, Henry and Otis visit a fence to buy a new TV. When insulted, Henry's rage explodes, and Otis, caught up in the moment, joins him in murdering the man.

As Otis contemplates his next violent act against a teenager, Henry advises him to calm down. Despite the warning, their reckless behavior leads them into deeper criminal acts throughout Chicago.

Tensions between Otis and Henry increase following Otis’s inappropriate behavior while filming women. Henry’s temper flares as Becky tries to rekindle a romantic connection, complicating their dynamic.

When tempted to kill a passerby, Henry manages to suppress his violent impulse. However, the same night, his world unravels as he discovers Otis attacking Becky, leading to an explosive confrontation.

A brutal struggle ensues between Henry and Otis, culminating in Becky stabbing Otis in the eye. Taking advantage of the moment, Henry kills Otis and proceeds to dismember his body in the bathtub.

After slaying Otis, Henry and Becky dispose of his remains in trash bags, throwing them into a river. They are filled with a chilling sense of complicity and horror as they flee the city together.

With hopes of starting anew, Henry assures Becky they will drive to his sister's ranch in San Bernardino. He promises to send for her daughter, symbolizing a twisted hope for a normal life.

As they're settled in a motel, Becky professes her love for Henry. In a chilling display of detachment, Henry acknowledges her feelings before leaving her behind and disposing of her blood-stained suitcase.