Helter Skelter

This made-for-television account of the Charles Manson investigation and trial is a chilling but effective look at the infamous killing spree culminating in seven murders, the most famous being the actress Sharon Tate. The film follows the police after the murders as they piece together evidence and draw ever closer to Charles Manson and his homicidal cult followers. Once the arrests are made, the focus shifts to the trial, which was mobbed by the media. George DiCenzo stars as District Attorney Bugliosi, while Steve Railsback plays evil charismatic cult leader Charles Manson.