Helter Skelter (2004 film)

Helter Skelter
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Based onHelter Skelter
by Vincent Bugliosi
Curt Gentry
Written byJohn Gray
Directed byJohn Gray
StarringJeremy Davies
Clea DuVall
Allison Smith
Frank Zieger
Eric Dane
Bruno Kirby
Theme music composerMark Snow
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerVincent Bugliosi
CinematographyDon E. FauntLeRoy
EditorScott Vickrey
Running time137 minutes (DVD)
Production companiesThe Wolper Organization Lakeside Productions
Warner Bros. Television
Original release
ReleaseMay 16, 2004 (2004-05-16)
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Helter Skelter is a 2004 television film written and directed by John Gray, based on the 1974 non-fiction book by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry about the murders of the Manson Family.[1] The film is the second film to be based on the Charles Manson murders, following the 1976 two-part TV movie of the same name. Unlike the 1976 version, which focused mainly on the police investigation and the murder trial (as did the book), this version focused mainly on Linda Kasabian's involvement with the Manson Family and their development.

  1. ^ Stanley, Alessandra (May 14, 2004). "Manson Family's Summer of Death". The New York Times.