The Manson Family

1997
R
1h 35m

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A dramatization of the horrific and notorious Manson Family Murders, in the form of super 8 home movies.A dramatization of the horrific and notorious Manson Family Murders, in the form of super 8 home movies.A dramatization of the horrific and notorious Manson Family Murders, in the form of super 8 home movies.

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5.4/10

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- 1 nomination

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Trivia
To make the actors feel more comfortable during the sex scenes, Jim Van Bebber would often direct naked.

Goofs
Throughout the movie you hear Jim Jones preaching to his followers. The movie takes place in 1969, the Jim Jones massacre took place in 1978.

Alternate versions
The Unrated version runs 95 minutes (with 11 extra minutes of footage) and the R rated version is 84 minutes.

Connections
Edited into Destination Planet Rock (2007)

Soundtracks
Creepy Crawl
Written by Phil Anselmo (as Philip Anselmo) / Jimmy Bower / Joe Fazio
Performed by Superjoint Ritual

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7/10

A true descent into madness.

A really demented but compelling take, on the life and times of Charles Manson. Incredible story for all the best (and worst reasons) and a difficult picture to get exactly right. At times this film takes you into a world were madness and mayhem, truly rules the roost. One long acid trip and no doubt a fairly accurate portrayal of events that actually happened (on the Spahn Ranch). To be honest you could never make up a fiction story anywhere near as bizarre as this and whatever your views on Charles Manson, he was a complete one-off!