Review of The Manson Family (1997) by Patrick D — 03 Oct 2007

What the hell do you can this film other than quite original and profoundly disturbing.

This review of The Manson Family (1997) was written by Patrick D on 03 Oct 2007.

The Manson Family has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Private U (13,627) on 24 Nov 2007

I really liked this movie, even though it was a bit of a jumpy mess. It was different to say the least. 50% porn 50% killing, over pretty good…

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By Dan M (2,128) on 15 Jan 2008

With scenes of extreme violence and sexually explicity, this film based on the true story of Charles Manson and his followers and the murders…

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By Edith N (976) on 20 Jul 2009

Entre un scenario faux et caricaturale, une realisation facile et precaire et des acteurs mauvais, y a plus grand chose Ã se mettre sous…

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By Kristin S (155) on 22 Jun 2008

This' such a cult film, I love the cinematography & art direction especially. Bebber kept the grindhouse format alive and kicking throughout it…

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By Jeb N (53) on 16 Jun 2008

A exploitation take on the Manson murders that stays true to the story…

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By James L (1,420) on 07 Feb 2012

Jim vanbebbers opus.the manson story told the way it should be in pure exploitation grind house fashion…

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By Jalle K (9) on 23 Dec 2007

The further this movie goes, the sicker you get, really disturbing stuff…

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By Sophi-Louise H (7) on 21 Jul 2008

For a start I didn't have a clue who most of the characters were supposed to be (as they didn't look anything like the real people-Ive read…

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By Kevin L (2,013) on 13 Apr 2009

I thought this could be some good movie, but no it's total mess of documentary and some horror or dramatical fuck ups…

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By Ross R (178) on 12 Jun 2008

Technically brilliant, it works really well in evoking a late-60's feel...apart from the major flaws with the whole 'outcast modern youth…

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