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Helter Skelter

1976 · 1 season

A grim, methodical true-crime procedural that immerses you in the investigation and trial, with an unsettling central performance and a pervasive sense of dread.

Created by
Tom Gries
Genres
Crime, Drama
Tagline
WHISPER IT LIKE A CURSE!
Overview
The investigation of two horrific mass murders leads to the capture and trial of the psychotic pseudo-hippie Charles Manson and his "family".
How it feels
Dark, tense, eerie and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Crime, violence, madness, justice
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
Note
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Created by
Tom Gries
Genres
Crime, Drama
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
period
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror4
Humour1
Realism9
Romance0
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

Cast

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Details

Genres
crime, drama
Created by
Tom Gries
Starring
Steve Railsback, George DiCenzo, Nancy Wolfe, Marilyn Burns, Christina Hart, Cathey Paine, Billy Durkin
Length
1 seasons, 2 episodes, 92 min each
Network
CBS
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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