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Helter Skelter (Massacre in Hollywood) (1976)

Helter Skelter (Massacre in Hollywood)

Plot Synopsis: Chilling story of the investigation and trial of Charles Manson, leader of a strange cult which under his direction and 'control' committed numerous m... (read more)

Rated Unrated, 119 min.
Directed by: Tom Gries
Release Date: Apr 01, 1976
All Flixster Ratings: 3.5 Stars (343)
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161 days ago
1.5 Stars
Will be of interest to those interested in the Manson case, although this version is inferior to the later remake. I personally found most of the performaces irritating and the whole thing too stagey. Bugliosi and some of the family girls were especi... (read more)
189 days ago
3.5 Stars
Slow but interesting retelling of the Manson family murders mostly from the perspective of lead prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi (played by George DiCenzo). Steve Railsback is creepy as Manson. Pretty faithful retelling of the events of the trial. Check i... (read more)
232 days ago
3.0 Stars
Significantly dated, but still interesting. Not as good as the 2004 version, but still worth seeing. I'm not a fan of the portrayal of Manson here, but some of the family members are quite good.
284 days ago
4.0 Stars
It takes a certain kind to have the morbid sense of curiosity it requires to get into the history of Charles Manson. This movie is a very faithful adaptation of a ridiculously frightening book.
294 days ago
4.0 Stars
Good portrayal of a case ive always been intrested in the women though always freaked me out more than the man himself.
330 days ago
4.0 Stars
I saw this movie on tv when it first came out,It was creepy then and it's still creepier than shit today!
346 days ago
4.5 Stars
Excellent adaptation of Vincent Bugliosi's book. The actor who plays Charles Manson is so scary, you'd think it's the real guy.
347 days ago
3.5 Stars
I am looking for this on DVD as I remember it was a great portray of the Mansion killings with a splendid performance by the lead actor as Charley.
361 days ago
4.0 Stars
the only good adaptation of the manson family
true to the book, excellent!
mostly a court room drama.
361 days ago
4.0 Stars
Creepy eyes!! Steve Railsback, I'm pretty sure, really was Charles Manson. They just changed his name in the credits to save face.
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