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The investigation of two horrific mass murders leads to the capture and trial of the psychotic pseudo-hippie Charles Manson and his "family".


“You've seen the story through the eyes of the law... Now see it through the eyes of The Manson Family.”
A dramatization of the horrific and notorious Manson Family Murders, in the form of super 8 home movies.

Marcelo Games
Charlie Manson
Marc Pitman
Tex Watson

Jim Van Bebber
Bobby
Amy Yates
Leslie van Houten
Leslie Orr
Patty Krenwinkel
Maureen Allisse
Sadie Atkins
Tom Burns
Clem Watkins
Michelle Briggs
Linda Kasabian

Sage Stallone
Jay Sebring (voice)
Geoff Burkman
Leno La Bianca
The Manson Family is a crime, drama, history film released in 1997 exploring themes of cult leader, found footage, manson family murders, charles manson, found footage adjacent. Directed by Jim Van Bebber, it stars Marcelo Games, Marc Pitman, Jim Van Bebber. A dramatization of the horrific and notorious Manson Family Murders, in the form of super 8 home movies.
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