Manson Family: From Tarantino to ‘Helter Skelter’, watch films on the history of the cult in the USA

Leslie Van Houten became the first member to leave prison this Tuesday the 11th; group led by Charles Manson committed several murders in the 60s

the story of Mansone family returned to prominence after the conditional release of one of the followers of the sect led by Charles Manson which terrified the WE in the 60s. Leslie Van Houten he is the first member of the group to leave prison after more than five decades behind bars for participating in two murders.

Now 73, Leslie met Manson when she was 19. She participated in the August 10, 1969 murder of businessman Leno LaBianca and his wife, Rosemary. Members of Manson’s cult even wrote the terms “Death to Pigs” and “Healer.” Skelter” – an erroneous reference to the song by Beatles for which Manson called his invented race war – with blood on the wall of the victims’ house.

Two years later, the killer was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder and one count of conspiracy to commit murder. Initially, she was sentenced to death, but she was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.

Leslie, however, felt “excluded” from the murder committed by cult members on the eve of the murders of Leno LaBianca and Rosemary. Manson’s followers had killed the actress Sharon Tatepregnant at the time, and four other people at the actress’s home a Los Angeles.

The leader of the group was indicted on seven counts of first-degree murder and one count of conspiracy to commit murder. He died in 2017, aged 83.

After the conviction of the serial killer and other “family” members, the crimes committed by the gangs began to be portrayed in numerous films, series and documentaries. From Once Upon a Time… in Hollywoodfrom the principal Quentin TarantinoTHE Helter Skelterencounters films that portray the cruelty of the Manson family.

Once upon a time… in Hollywood (2019)

Although the history of the Manson family is not the main focus of Once upon a time… in Hollywood, the feature film, set in Los Angeles in 1969, portrays emblematic events of the period. In the movie, Margot Robbie plays Sharon Tate, the actress brutally murdered by cult members.

Once upon a time… in Hollywood can be rented on platforms such as Amazon Prime videosor Youtube and the AppleTV+.

Helter Skelter (1976)

Helter Skelter – The Murder of Sharon Tate has become one of the best known films about the cult case of Manson. The film, named after the race war invented by the killer, shows the series of crimes committed by the Manson family.

Helter Skelter it is not available on any streaming service.

manson family vacation (2015)

With a terror mixed with comedy, manson family vacation depicts a fictional story inspired by Charles Manson’s group. In the storyline, a Los Angeles lawyer is surprised by the arrival of his brother, who demonstrates an obsession with the murders committed by the cult.

The film can be seen at Netflix.

Danger knocks at the door (2016)

Also inspired by the Manson family, Danger knocks at the door It depicts a group of four friends who reunite during the summer of 1969. They are then harassed by intruders at a party.

The film is available on HBO Max and can also be rented on AppleTV+.

The Curse of Sharon Tate (2019)

Sharon Tate was once again portrayed in theaters by the actress Hilary Duff. The feature film uses terror to portray the murder of the artist, who, in the film, has premonitions.

The film is available on Netflix and on Global game.

*Intern under the supervision of Charlise de Morais

Source: Terra

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