Don't get me wrong... as serial killer films go, this one is very good. It is good, though, because of the gritty realism that permeates every aspect of the film. Unlike the glamorized, slick killers of _The Silence of the Lambs_ or _Seven_, Henry is a rather boring, unremarkable individual. He is only smart in that he manages to elude capture, and even then it is only in the most rudimentary fashion. Aside from the character of Henry, the entire film feels very true to life, almost like a documentary. Of course, this clinical approach tends to be even more chilling than a traditional Hollywood film.
That said, the plot in this film is minimal; don't look for any major revelations there. The strength in this film is in cinematic and storytelling technique, yet the story itself is rather disorganized and raw.
That said, the plot in this film is minimal; don't look for any major revelations there. The strength in this film is in cinematic and storytelling technique, yet the story itself is rather disorganized and raw.