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Miniseries – Helter Skelter: An American Myth

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The untold story behind cult leader Charles Manson and his followers' heinous crimes as told through interviews with former members, archival footage and newly unearthed images.
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Helter Skelter: An American Myth — Miniseries

Helter Skelter: An American Myth — Miniseries

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Critics Consensus

Helter Skelter doesn't shine any new light on one of America's most scrutinized crimes, but exhaustive research makes this series a comprehensive chronicle of the Manson Family.

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Michael Starr New York Post 08/06/2020
Fans of true-crime, and particularly the docuseries genre, should sample "An American Myth - if only to be reminded of the many forms in which evil presents itself. Go to Full Review Judy Berman TIME Magazine 08/04/2020
It's a canny thesis; if only it weren't submerged in such a conventional retelling of the Manson saga. Go to Full Review Katie Rife AV Club 08/04/2020
C+
It's indicative of this self-proclaimed final word on the Manson family's greatest flaw-it's so committed to detail, it forgets about insight. Go to Full Review Andrew Parker The Gate 02/10/2021
7/10
Chilcott's series sticks to the facts, reminding viewers that the Manson tragedy had an overwhelmingly tragic fallout that often gets lost in the... grisly details. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Private Forwarding T @RT21558385 Aug 20 The old "Helter Skelter" Hollywood coverup story poured out of newer wine-skins. Fifty years on and people still buy that garbage story? See more 02/20/2021 I went with 2 1/2 stars for a rating for this docu. I did like it a bit better then the Epix docu. Laurel Canyon. I thought that it was interesting and it kept my attention, they have ex- Charles Manson followers on the docu. telling what it was like. I think that they put a lot of effort into this docu. I only seen this docu. once 6 episode/part docu. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 26, 2020 Charles Manson Is Your Brother The untold story behind cult leader Charles Manson and the most sensational murder spree of the 20th century. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 2, 2020 The Seed How a storm of circumstances breaks a young boy and helps to create one of the most enigmatic criminals of all time. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 9, 2020 Nobody Joins a Cult Fresh out of prison, aspiring musician Charles Manson mingles with rock and roll royalty and almost lands a record deal. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 16, 2020 Out of Eden A mythical race war, delusions of stardom and bad drug deals leave Charles Manson struggling to keep his cult together; through programming, drugs and abuse, he ultimately convinces his followers to kill. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 23, 2020 Some Bad Mistakes A desperate Charles Manson escapes with his Family to a desert hideout; Los Angeles is paralyzed with fear as the police fumble the investigation. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 30, 2020 The Legend of Helter Skelter Charles Manson meets the world, and the media cannot get enough of the hippie killer cult that helps bring an end to the 1960s. Details

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Season Info

Network
MGM+
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 26, 2020