Drifter: Henry Lee Lucas

A grim, unsettling true-crime drama that traces a killer's life with a cold, procedural eye, leaving a lingering sense of dread.

Directed by

Michael Feifer

Genres

Drama, Horror, Thriller

Starring

Antonio Sabàto Jr., John Diehl, Kostas Sommer

Overview

Inspired by one of America’s most prolific and controversial serial killers, this movie details Henry’s life from his abusive childhood in Blacksburg, Virginia to his violent killing sprees as he drifted across the south with his best friend and young fiancé. Concurrently the film also follows the story of how Henry duped the Texas Rangers by confessing to many more murders.

How it feels

Dark, bleak, tense and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Violence, crime, deception, trauma

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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