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Helter Skelter (1976) TV Special vs Book
TV special · 1976 · Directed by Tom Gries · Starring George DiCenzo, Steve Railsback
Helter Skelter (1976) TV Special: Cast and Details
A TV film about the investigation and trial of a notorious 1969 murder case.
Book vs TV Special: How Close Is It?
Close to the bookIt follows the book's account of the case in dramatized form.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for the real details. The film is dark and for adults.
What the book gives you
Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi
Contains graphic descriptions of violence.
Who will like it: True crime readers.