Matt M

This remains the undisputed best film about serial killing. For those who say it is factually inaccurate due to the unreliable nature of Henry Lee Lucas' confessions, you are wrong. The filmmakers were fully aware that Henry's confessions were unreliable. The film only suggests that Henry is responsible for every murder depicted onscreen but we only actually see him participate in three or four-the rest are merely suggested by the imagery on screen. For all we know those murders are merely Henry's thoughts/fantasies or the result of different killers. Whether Henry is responsible for a few murders or a few dozen is not important to the film--what is important is that we believe he is a man capable of murdering anyone at anytime. Unlike modern serial killer films, the movie does not glamorize or romanticize violence. The fact that the movie feels like a snuff film is something to be applauded--not criticized. Such subject matter should feel like that. This film undoubtedly saved lives in its honest portrayal of violence. I have no doubt, women who see this film will never hitch hike or let a stranger into their home ever again. The movie also has a lot to say about how easy it is for disturbed people to get their hands on guns in america. Henry gets a gun with ease but has to commit murder in order to get a $50 TV. One would think it would be harder to get a gun than a tv but not in america.