Helter Skelter
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Movie Reviews of Helter Skelter
Movie Review: THIS Is the Helter Skelter that most have been looking for!
Summary: 5 Stars
A few years ago, when a terrible DVD called "Helter Skelter Murders" was released many people purchased it thinking it was this version. This was made for T.V. as a mini-series in 1976 and while tame it managed to be explosive with right on portrayals of the imfamous Manson Family. I was so scarred of the actor playing Manson and his freakish eyes that I was literally traumatized (like some kids get when they watch their 1st horror movies). The sad AND Unbelievable part was, of course, that this all really happened. The funny thing is the timing for this DVD release, considering that Helter Skelter is being remade as a T.V. movie. Hopefully any review will remember it for the tragedy that it was and that to this day the victim's families have not forgotten that this crazy man was able to destroy their lives. Note: to any Manson "fans", please do not waste precious time and space with defending him, that would be truly pathetic and you know it! I felt compelled to add that after reading some of the "reviews" for the Helter Skelter Murders and for actually meeting someone who is family with one of the victims.Movie Review: Simply amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
It's fascinating to read other viewpoints about this movie, but mostly because everyone seems to notice what I did - Steve Railsback. I've never seen any actor in any role portray a character better than this. Railsback was so good that it's almost surreal. His 'look', his hair, tone of voice, body shape and size, even the eerie shine in his eyes - so close to Charley that when I saw Railsback in various other roles years later I didn't even recognize him. Then, when you read Bugliosi's vastly detailed book, today's version more than 500 pages, then you will be equally surprised at how accurate the film is. TV films are notorious for being underfunded, but in this case the producers were so familiar with Bugliosi's account that it isn't a necessity to read the book. In just 3 hours you get the full story and full impact of a totally bizarre, inexplicable murder case that wasn't closed until 2 years and 2 months after it happened. Top it off with Steve Railsback uncannily portaying Manson and "Helter Skelter" is incontestably the best docudrama ever made.Movie Review: Incredibly well made TV movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this film many years ago on television and was enthralled by the horror of it. The film moves at a very quick pace and is true to the characters it portrays. The guy playing Manson is freaky and his eyes are frightening in a "get under your skin" type of way. The film does have some light moments (and dare I say unintentionally funny), such as the cleaning lady running out of the Tate home screaming & the prison scene where Atkins confesses, "Charlie's Jesus Christ." That poor inmate must have been terrified! In all, this is one of the better TV movies and still holds well nearly 30 years later. I am hopeful now that we'll soon get a release for the Jonestown film with Powers Boothe.Movie Review: THE movie to buy on the Manson murder case
Summary: 5 Stars
I had seen this movie in 1979 before they put it out on VHS and cut out parts of the movie. The DVD has the full version of the movie on it and I don't know why they took those parts out when they put it on VHS. I've seen other movies on this case and hands down, this is the best of the entire bunch. The other actors I've seen that portrayed Manson, as hard as they tried just didn't resemble him as much as Steve Railsback did. He was perfect in this part. He even had the same look in his eyes. So forget the other Manson movies. If you are interested in the story of the Manson murders,this is the movie to buy. It was about time they released it on DVD. Worth every penny.Movie Review: Helter Skelter
Summary: 5 Stars
A truly engrossing, disturbing made-for-TV movie based on Bugliosi's bestseller, Tom Gries's "Helter Skelter" revisits all the hair-raising details of the infamous case, including how Manson engineered the killings, believing they were ordained via a secret message on the Beatles' "White Album." Railsback is nothing short of terrifying playing the manic, crazed, intensely creepy Manson. By contrast, DiCenzo gives an appropriately measured performance as hungry trial prosecutor Bugliosi, while actors Nancy Wolfe, Cathey Paine, and Christina Hart eerily convey the deadening spell Manson cast over his most loyal disciples.