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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer 2 - Mask of Sanity

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer 2 - Mask of Sanity

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Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Disappointing
Review: After viewing the shocking original, I had high expectations for this film. This film lacks the intensity of the original and it wasn't the same without Michael Rooker as Henry. It copies a lot from the first film and just seems bland in comparison.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Disappointing
Review: After viewing the shocking original, I had high expectations for this film. This film lacks the intensity of the original and it wasn't the same without Michael Rooker as Henry. It copies a lot from the first film and just seems bland in comparison.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: HENRY 2 WAS NO MATCH TO THE ORGINAL
Review: FIRST OF ALL THE MAIN CHARACTER IN HERNY 2 IS A FAT a$$, WHO WANT THAT AS A MAIN CHARCTER! ROOKER (SPELLED COMPLETELY WRONG) IS THE ONLY TRUE HENRY LEE LUCUS! A MUCH BETTER ACTER, AND SOME WHAT BUILT! SEE IT IF U WANT, IT WASN'T A HORRIBLE SEQUAL, BUT HERNY 1 IS 100 TIMES BETTER! SEE THE FIRST ONE FIRST!

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: EDITED VERSION on VHS and DVD - MPAA Censors Return!
Review: HENRY 2 played UNRATED and UNCUT when it was first theatrically released. MPI decided to cut most of the violence and gore out to get an R-Rating for the video and DVD release and the results are less than thrilling. Every murder scene has been edited to the point where you see practically nothing (cutaways to the murderers' strained faces instead). The movie in it's original form was quite a strong and grim follow-up to the classic original, but this abbreviated edition is practically worthless. Maybe someday MPI will release the original uncut version, but I doubt it since most fans have already made up their minds that the movie sucks based only on seeing the edited version. The DVD does have a behind-the-scenes featurette that does show several clips from the film of the UNEDITED murder scenes with blood spurting everywhere....isn't it funny that they can get away with an R-rated video release as long as the gore scenes are an "extra" and not actually IN the film. What a crock. On top of it all, the DVD's audio is slightly out-of-sync throughout leaving this viewer in a daze.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: EDITED VERSION on VHS and DVD - MPAA Censors Return!
Review: HENRY 2 played UNRATED and UNCUT when it was first theatrically released. MPI decided to cut most of the violence and gore out to get an R-Rating for the video and DVD release and the results are less than thrilling. Every murder scene has been edited to the point where you see practically nothing (cutaways to the murderers' strained faces instead). The movie in it's original form was quite a strong and grim follow-up to the classic original, but this abbreviated edition is practically worthless. Maybe someday MPI will release the original uncut version, but I doubt it since most fans have already made up their minds that the movie sucks based only on seeing the edited version. The DVD does have a behind-the-scenes featurette that does show several clips from the film of the UNEDITED murder scenes with blood spurting everywhere....isn't it funny that they can get away with an R-rated video release as long as the gore scenes are an "extra" and not actually IN the film. What a crock. On top of it all, the DVD's audio is slightly out-of-sync throughout leaving this viewer in a daze.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: mask to hide my face after watching this movie
Review: I got this in a Region 2 two disc set with both Henry 1 + 2 released by Dutch-Filmworks. The original is great, but "mask of sanity" was the worst bottom of the barrel el-cheapo z-grade attempt at a horror film I have ever been witness to. No script (to speak of) no talent and nothing to keep you watching it through to the end. It also looks like it was shot on video tape.... Fans of the original will be mortified.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Not too good...
Review: I was very excited to see the part 2 of that great movie "Henry". First one was a real deal. In part II however, not only do they change the actor for Henry, the plot itself was pretty much the same thing as the original! What are you tring to do rip off moive fans? I understand this movie was made as a documentary style but... come on!

disappointed viewer sighs...

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Is this the first or second? Because...
Review: NOTHING HAS CHANGED (except for the actor playing Henry). We have the sick killer taken in by unknowing people, one of whom falls for him, and the killer invites one to murder with him. The guy who is Henry is ok, but I thought Mike Rooker was better for the role. Personally, I would have preferred something fresh, but this is a good 80 minute break from reality.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Guess who's back in the neighborhood?
Review: Picking up shortly after the original left off, Henry (now played by Neil Giuntoli) takes up with a married couple and their disturbed niece, where he gets involved with the husband's arson for hire scheme. But arson only brings Henry so much joy, so he turns his new partner onto murder. This has been edited from the theatrical release (I don't know why) so the violence has been toned down. Again, the performances are good, but this one doesn't really grab you. Hopefully we'll see the uncut version soon, which might improve things. Penelope Milford (Coming Home) makes an early appearance as a victim. DVD extras include director commentary, trailers, and movie facts.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Different actors + Director= Horrible
Review: Shouldn't even have "Henry" in the title. Whereas the first was original, shocking and brilliant, the sequel is merely a joke. I had a feeling it would not be any good before I rented it, but just had to see it being such a fan of the original. Don't waste your time because it is simply a bore. Watch the original again! I'm serious.

In relation to this film: "It is not always differnt and not always the same."


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