Helter Skelter

Helter Skelter (2004)

How did one man turn all-American teens into cold-blooded killers?

The rise of Charles Manson and his "family," who are responsible for a series of famous murders in the late 1960s. Manson, a magnetic and mysterious man, attracts road-weary single mother Linda Kasabian to join his collection of outcasts on a ranch outside of Los Angeles. After murdering actress Sharon Tate, Manson and his followers are investigated by district attorney Vincent Bugliosi.

Date of release
2004-07-23
TMDB
5.8 / 10 (79)
Runtime
2h 17m
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama, TV Movie
Director
John Gray

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: Helter Skelter

Helter Skelter is a 2004 television film written and directed by John Gray, based on the 1974 non-fiction book by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry about the murders of the Manson Family. The film is the second film to be based on the Charles Manson murders, following the 1976 two-part TV movie of the same name. Unlike the 1976 version, which focused mainly on the police investigation and the murder trial, this version focused mainly on Linda Kasabian's involvement with the Manson Family and their development.

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