Arrow Video is bringing the American psychological horror crime film, Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) to both blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD this April in the UK.
The film, directed and co-written by John McNaughton stars Michael Rooker as Henry a serial killer.
UPDATE: 22.04.2022
Arrow Video has just released a statement acknowledging a couple of problems with this release.
A brief shot that incorrectly repeats over a different scene, appearing in the feature of both UHD & Blu-ray releases (FCD2197 & FCD2285)
The incorrect colour space being presented on the Blu-ray release (FCD2285)
Arrow are currently investigating the faults and recommend holding on to your copy and they will provide more information soon.
Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer Limited Editions
The limited edition releases on both the 4K Ultra HD and blu-ray. They come on 2 discs and contain the same content. The only difference between the two formats is in resolution.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negatives, approved by John McNaughton
- 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in HDR10.
- Original 2.0 Stereo mix & 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
- English Subtitles
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Eric Adrian Lee
- Limited edition 60-page booklet
- Booklet containing the original storyboards for Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
- Double-sided fold-out poster
- Six collector’s postcards (Limited Edition exclusive)
Disc One – Features & Extras
- Brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negatives
- 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in HDR10.
- Brand new audio commentary by John McNaughton & Steven A. Jones
- Two archive commentaries by John McNaughton
- Scene specific commentaries with John McNaughton and critic Nigel Floyd
- Deleted scenes and outtakes
- Original script
- Original theatrical and 30th anniversary trailers
- Image gallery
Disc Two – Bonus Disc
- Portrait: The Making of Henry (50 mins)
- In Defense of Henry, an appreciation by Joe Swanberg, Kim Morgan, Jeffrey Sconce, Joe Bob Briggs & Errol Morris
- Twisting the Lens: The Diegetic Camera & Voyeurism in Henry
- Henry vs. MPAA: A Visual History
- Henry at the BBFC with Stephen Thrower
- John McNaughton on Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
- 1998 Interview with John McNaughton
- It’s Either You… Or Them: An Interview with Joe Coleman
- 2003 John McNaughton Interview
- In the Round: A Conversation with John McNaughton
You can pre-order now on Amazon or HMV, 4K Ultra HD £29.99 or blu-ray £24.99 (Prices correct as of 10.04.22).
Alternatively you can purchase directly from Arrow’s website
Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer Limited Edition releases on 18th April 2022 in the UK.
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Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) Trailer
Here’s a little taster of what the film is like.
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