10 Horror Movie Shots That Will Send A Chill Down Your Spine
9. Henry's Gonna Henry - Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer
Nowadays better known for his turns as the MCU's Yondu or The Walking Dead's Merle Dixon, one of Michael Rooker's earliest standout roles was as the titular character in John McNaughton's 1986 Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer.
As the title alludes to, Henry - loosely based on real-life serial killer Henry Lee Lucas - is a deranged figure who gets his kicks by killing any man, woman or child. Not just that, but our central rogue is joined by his pal Otis as this film plays out; the pair carrying out all kinds of unspeakable atrocities.
Surprisingly, Henry eventually shows a softer, almost redemptive side towards Portrait of a Serial Killer's close. So much so, he ends up butchering his best friend after he finds Otis sexually assaulting his own sister, Becky.
With that, Otis' body is dumped, Henry and Becky ride off into the sunset, and all looks somehow 'well' with the world.
After Henry and Becky take up an overnight stay at a local motel - complete with seemingly becoming a loving couple - Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer has a soul-crushing final shot. Just as we think that Henry has changed his ways, we see him dispose of a bloodied suitcase which supposedly contains the dead body of poor Becky.