Henry
Henry

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Henry

2008
Movie
13 min
English

An overweight, gay Asian man masquerades as a female to meet an attractive, straight man through Internet sex personals.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Darren SteinGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A lonely man named Henry becomes obsessed with a woman he sees regularly at a diner. He begins to stalk her, and his fixation escalates into increasingly disturbing behavior. The film delves into Henry's psychological state as his actions become more dangerous, blurring the lines between reality and his obsessive fantasy.

Critical Reception

Henry received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised Tilda Swinton's intense performance and the film's unsettling atmosphere. Some critics found the narrative slow and predictable, while others commended its exploration of psychological themes and dark suspense.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Tilda Swinton's chilling and captivating performance.

  • Hailed for its dark, suspenseful atmosphere and psychological depth.

  • Criticized by some for a slow pace and a lack of narrative surprise.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Henry are scarce due to its limited release, but available feedback suggests a polarizing viewing experience, with appreciation for Swinton's acting contrasted by a general sentiment of the film being overly dark or disturbing for some.

Fun Fact

Although Tilda Swinton's performance was widely discussed, the film had a very limited theatrical release and thus did not gain significant award attention.

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