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Helter Skelter

2004Movie2 h 17 min

Crime
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–63%

A brutally violent, relentlessly bleak action movie about history and crime.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

How did one man turn all-American teens into cold-blooded killers?

The rise of Charles Manson and his "family," who are responsible for a series of famous murders in the late 1960s. Manson, a magnetic and mysterious man, attracts road-weary single mother Linda Kasabian to join his collection of outcasts on a ranch outside of Los Angeles. After murdering actress Sharon Tate, Manson and his followers are investigated by district attorney Vincent Bugliosi.

Feels like

  • Charles Manson
  • Cult
  • Crime
  • True Story
  • 1960s
  • Psychological
  • Violent
  • Dark
  • Political

Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
John Gray
Written by
John Gray, Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry
Produced by
Vincent Bugliosi
Music by
Mark Snow

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Facts

July 23, 2004 · 2 h 17 min · Violence, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery

Released
July 23, 2004
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Helter Skelter?"

Questions about Helter Skelter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Helter Skelter?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Helter Skelter from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is Helter Skelter worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.4).

Will I feel good after watching Helter Skelter?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will Helter Skelter scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.