Helter Skelter: An American Myth

Synopsis

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.

Details

Aired

July 26, 2020

Status

Ended

Country

United States of America

Network

Epix

Episodes

6

View on IMDb

Where to watch

Streaming data by JustWatch

Seasons

1. Miniseries · episodes: 6 · 2020

Cast

• 
  Charles Manson

  Self (archive footage)
• 
  Dianne Lake

  Self - Former Family Member
• 
  Catherine Share

  Self - Former Family Member
• 
  Ivor Davis

  Self - Author, Journalist
• 
  Jeff Guinn

  Self - Author
• 
  Bobby Beausoleil

  Self - Former Family Member (voice)
• Gregg Jakobson

  Self - Music Producer
• Brooks Poston

  Self - Former Family Member (voice) (archive sound)
• Stephanie Schram

  Self - Former Family Member
• David Dalton

  Self - Photographer & Journalist
• 
  Sharon Tate

  Self (archive footage)
• 
  Danny DeCarlo

  Self - Straight Satans (archive footage)

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