Helter Skelter
starring: George DiCenzo, Steve Railsback, Nancy Wolfe, Marilyn Burns, Christina Hart
directed by: Tom Gries
directed by: Tom Gries
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Chilling story of the investigation and trial of charles manson leader of a strange cult which under his direction and control committed numerous murders. This is the original unedited version of the film.Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 09/13/2005Starring: George Dicenzo Nancy WolfeRun time: 184 minutesRating: NrDirector: Tom Gries
Amazon.com:
Based on the bestselling book by Vincent Bugliosi, the two-part TV movie Helter Skelter is a clinical but often chilling recount of the arrest and trial of Charles Manson and his cult for a pair of horrific murders in 1969. Character actor George DiCenzo is a bit dry as prosecutor Bugliosi, who must patch together a series of far-flung clues to incarcerate Manson for the murder spree, which claimed the life of actress Sharon Tate, among others; he and the rest of the capable cast (which includes Marilyn Burns from the '74 Texas Chainsaw Massacre) are completely overshadowed by Steve Railsback's disturbing performance as Manson. Railsback is the main reason to revisit this feature, which shocked many during its network run in 1976, but now seems methodical in its pacing and direction. Warner Bros.'s DVD is the longer 184-minute version of the film, which should please viewers accustomed to the 119-minute rebroadcast cut; otherwise, the disc is disappointingly supplement-free. --Paul Gaita
Chilling story of the investigation and trial of charles manson leader of a strange cult which under his direction and control committed numerous murders. This is the original unedited version of the film.Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 09/13/2005Starring: George Dicenzo Nancy WolfeRun time: 184 minutesRating: NrDirector: Tom Gries
Amazon.com:
Based on the bestselling book by Vincent Bugliosi, the two-part TV movie Helter Skelter is a clinical but often chilling recount of the arrest and trial of Charles Manson and his cult for a pair of horrific murders in 1969. Character actor George DiCenzo is a bit dry as prosecutor Bugliosi, who must patch together a series of far-flung clues to incarcerate Manson for the murder spree, which claimed the life of actress Sharon Tate, among others; he and the rest of the capable cast (which includes Marilyn Burns from the '74 Texas Chainsaw Massacre) are completely overshadowed by Steve Railsback's disturbing performance as Manson. Railsback is the main reason to revisit this feature, which shocked many during its network run in 1976, but now seems methodical in its pacing and direction. Warner Bros.'s DVD is the longer 184-minute version of the film, which should please viewers accustomed to the 119-minute rebroadcast cut; otherwise, the disc is disappointingly supplement-free. --Paul Gaita
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Not as remembered
Seems as if this movie was redone before being put into DVD format.A lot was left out, but not the obvious spots where there were tv commercial breaks.Many scenes left out.I'd recommend looking for the original version.
Rating: 
- Helter Skelter: a story of horror
This film is simply excellent. Based on Vincent Bugliosi's book, it raises the spectator's interest and horror specially considering that it is a true story. Everybody shoud watch it in the 40th anniversary of the Tate-LaBianca murders.
Rating: - Still Chilling 30 Years Later
I found this to be one of the more interesting made-for-TV films I've ever watched, thanks to the sensationalism of the true-life story and the mesmerizing performances of the lead villain (Steve Railsback) and his followers. Railsback plays the infamous Charles Manson.
Railsback's eyes alone are frighteningly haunting to this viewer, 30 years after first seeing it. By the way, my VHS tape has one f-word in the film, which would never be allowed on TV. What gives with that?Whatever, ... Read More
Rating: - courtroom copy
this movie is a courtroom and investigation copy, it's the better one to see to get the entire idea....by the way, it's charlie manson...
Rating: 
- An interesting but crazy man
What can you say, Manson is a nut. Simple. My wife had watched this when it first came out and told me about it. So, I ordered it for her. We sat down and watched it, it surprised her with all the extras in it that was never shown on TV. Overall, considering how old the movie is, it was just uncanny how some actors can get so into a character and show you how sadistic they could really be.
- Not as rememberedSeems as if this movie was redone before being put into DVD format.A lot was left out, but not the obvious spots where there were tv commercial breaks.Many scenes left out.I'd recommend looking for the original version.
- Helter Skelter: a story of horrorThis film is simply excellent. Based on Vincent Bugliosi's book, it raises the spectator's interest and horror specially considering that it is a true story. Everybody shoud watch it in the 40th anniversary of the Tate-LaBianca murders.
- Still Chilling 30 Years LaterI found this to be one of the more interesting made-for-TV films I've ever watched, thanks to the sensationalism of the true-life story and the mesmerizing performances of the lead villain (Steve Railsback) and his followers. Railsback plays the infamous Charles Manson.
Railsback's eyes alone are frighteningly haunting to this viewer, 30 years after first seeing it. By the way, my VHS tape has one f-word in the film, which would never be allowed on TV. What gives with that?Whatever, ... Read More
- courtroom copythis movie is a courtroom and investigation copy, it's the better one to see to get the entire idea....by the way, it's charlie manson...
- An interesting but crazy manWhat can you say, Manson is a nut. Simple. My wife had watched this when it first came out and told me about it. So, I ordered it for her. We sat down and watched it, it surprised her with all the extras in it that was never shown on TV. Overall, considering how old the movie is, it was just uncanny how some actors can get so into a character and show you how sadistic they could really be.
