Helter Skelter
Seen it?1976 | 184 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie, Horror
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Cape Fear or Insomnia, start here.
- The mood
- Scary, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 3 hr 4 min.
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
The investigation of two horrific mass murders leads to the capture and trial of the psychotic pseudo-hippie Charles Manson and his "family".
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 64K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tom Gries
- George DiCenzoVincent Bugliosi
- Steve RailsbackCharles Manson
- Nancy WolfeSusan Atkins
- Marilyn BurnsLinda Kasabian
- Christina HartPatricia Krenwinkel
- Cathey PaineLeslie Van Houten
- Alan OppenheimerAaron Stovitz
- Rudy RamosDanny DeCarlo
- Sondra BlakeRonnie Howard
- George GarroRosner