Review of Manson (1973) by Jonny B — 05 Jun 2011

The most frightening documentary I have ever seen.

This review of Manson (1973) was written by Jonny B on 05 Jun 2011.

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By Antoinette L (3) on 13 Nov 2007

Trippy & insightful..some weird horse & kid on acid shots..sad, beautiful, haunting music by 2 guys who left the family…

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Esta vaina da miedo de verdad. Las historias mÃ¡s horribles son las verdaderas. Que locura…

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By Michael W (3,003) on 17 Aug 2008

Oscar-nominated documentary of Charles Manson and The Family shortly after the Tate/LaBianca murders with footage and interviews of Manson's…

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By Nigel M (174) on 27 Aug 2008

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By Rc M (44) on 22 Dec 2007

I wish they all could be California Giiiiirrlls! YIKES…

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By Christopher B (2,528) on 10 Dec 2007

Real footage from the Manson Family farm. Very in your face and chilling. Good documentary…

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By Peter K (504) on 28 May 2011

Rivetting and repulsive in equal measure…

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I enjoyed watching the Manson Family in their natural habitat from a safe distance, this is the best film about them ive seen…

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By Jennifer D (523) on 10 Sep 2007

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