Review of Helter Skelter (2004) by Steve S — 15 Mar 2010
*** (out of four).
The second filmed version of the celebrated true crime book by Vincent Bugliosi. It lacks the authentic feel of the first and feels quite stagey, but it features a good performance from Jeremy Davies and should interest those who are interested in the story of one of the biggest and most disturbing true life horror stories.
Davies plays Charles Manson, the evil genius who mesmerized dozens of young hippies. When his dreams of being in the music business failed and he was turned away by the likes of Terry Melcher and Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys, Manson convinced some of his followers to brutally murder those who were living in Melcher's former house. He hoped to spark a race war where he would eventually be the king.
I do recommend reading the book, since the film skips over a lot of important facts, but if you simply want to see a quick overview, this will do.
This review of Helter Skelter (2004) was written by Steve S on 15 Mar 2010.
Helter Skelter has generally received positive reviews.
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