Helter Skelter

About Helter Skelter

The investigation of two horrific mass murders leads to the capture and trial of the psychotic pseudo-hippie Charles Manson and his "family".

Helter Skelter is a 1976 crime horror film directed by Tom Gries. Its themes are hollywood, historical figure, trial, and series of murders.

George DiCenzo appears as Vincent Bugliosi, Steve Railsback as Charles Manson, Nancy Wolfe as Susan Atkins, and Marilyn Burns as Linda Kasabian. It runs 184 minutes and was released in April 1976.

Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood, JFK, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning make useful companions to Helter Skelter, all filed under 1960s and charles manson. TMDB voters put it at 6.9 out of 10 across 69 votes.