Helter Skelter (Massacre in Hollywood)

Helter Skelter (Massacre in Hollywood) (1976)

  • 100% of critics liked it
    (11 reviews)

  • 71% of users liked it
    (2,573 ratings)

Based on the best-selling Vincent Bugliosi book of the same name, Helter Skelter is a made-for-TV account of the investigation and prosecution of Charles Manson (Steve Railsback), who was convicted of leading a group of followers (known as "The Family") to murder seven people in California,… More

Unrated, 3 hr. 14 min.
Directed By
Tom Gries
Genres
Drama, Television
In Theaters
Apr 1, 1976 Wide
On DVD
Apr 20, 2004

Critic Reviews

  • Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

    Well-mounted TV-flick biopic.

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    Its possible value is undermined by TV film values and fake Beatle tracks.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Anthony V


    Great telling of the Manson Murders. Steve Railsback's performance as Manson is unforgettable. Make sure to see the 184 min cut and not the choppy 119 min cut.

  • Ira Z


    Gripping movie, all thanks to the memorably sinister and chilling performance of George DiCenzo as the deranged Charles Manson.

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