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Release Date Set For Quentin Tarantino’s Next Film

Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming 9th film has received its release date. While some are still referring to as Tarantino’s “Manson movie”, Tarantino recently clarified that the film is not about Manson or his cult family, but does use the Tate murders as a backdrop for the film. Variety is reporting that the film, set in Los Angeles in the summer of 1969, according to a source who read the script,” focuses on a male TV actor who’s had one hit series and his looking for a way to get into the film business. His sidekick—who’s also his stunt double—is looking for the same thing. The horrific murder of Sharon Tate and four of her friends by Charles Manson’s cult of followers serves as a backdrop to the main story.” Sources are saying that Margot Robbie is being eyed for the role of Sharon Tate in the still unnamed film. Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Samuel L. Jackson have also

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 3, 2017
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Rob Zombie Narrates Charles Manson Documentary

The death of Charles Manson went without nearly as much fanfare or celebration as he had expected. This monster did absolutely heinous acts that amount to far more than orchestrating the murders he is famous for. He was a true life villain. And on December 3 on REELZ a Rob Zombie narrated documentary will be airing which focuses on Manson. This film is special because it will include Manson’s final words to media and family, Rob Zombie is the perfect pick for narration as his interest in Manson is very publically nearing obsession. “Narrated by musician and director Rob Zombie, the documentary focuses on the Manson family murders told from Manson’s perspective using never-before-seen case files, pictures and exclusive interviews with Manson himself from inside California State Prison. Charles Manson: The Final Words includes Manson’s eerie and disturbing conversations about modern society, justice, his decades behind bars, the Bernard Crowe shooting and the murders along with digitally restored audio recordings

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Capt McNeely
Nov 28, 2017
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The Life And Death Of Charles Manson

Charles Manson, a man synonymous with evil, was admitted to the hospital back in January for an intestinal issue but was later returned to prison. A few days ago he was readmitted to Mercy hospital in Bakersville. News has now come via Debra Tate, sister of Sharon Tate, that the cult leader and mass killer is dead at the age of 83 from natural causes. She received a call at 8:13 pm on Sunday with the news, according to TMZ. Here’s a look back at the life of the infamous cult leader. The Early Years Born in Cincinnati on November 12, 1934, no one had a clue that the bouncing baby boy named Charles Milles Maddox would one day be considered one of the evilest and manipulative men on earth. His mother, Kathleen Maddox, a 16-year-old alcoholic prostitute, was briefly married to his father, William Manson. As they ended the marriage young Charles was shipped off to a boys’ school.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 20, 2017
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Tarantino Has Completed The Script For New Manson Movie

Last we heard Quentin Tarantino was working on the script for his ninth film as a director, a film based on the murders by notorious cult leader Charles Manson and his family. The good news is, the script has been finished according to Deadline, but the movie has hit a speed bump. Bob and Harvey Weinstein were attached to produce. Of course with the sexual assault scandal, things have changed. Now, Tarantino is searching for another home for the project. While casting has not been confirmed, it’s been said that Margot Robbie has been cast to play Sharon Tate. Reportedly, actors Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Samuel L. Jackson have also signed on to co-star. Reportedly, the film will center on Sharon Tate who was 8 months pregnant when she was murdered. But she was not alone that night. Four other people were killed at her LA home on August 8, 1969. On that night four of the Manson family

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 2, 2017
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ABC To Air Unseen Manson Footage And Interviews In Two Hour Special

The name “Manson” triggers thoughts of evil, murder and manipulation. Unless you’ve been living under a rock you know who Charles Manson is and you know what he has done. The infamous leader of the the Manson Family cult gave the command to kill and his followers carried out a grisly set of murders in his name. The Tate and LaBianca murders went down in history as one of the most brutal set of crimes in history. Those intrigued by serial killers have seen the documentaries and the news casts, but there is unseen, unreleased footage out there, but not for long. This Friday (March 17th), ABC will air a new documentary filled with crime scene footage, never before seen interviews with Manson and his family, law officials, first responders, family and friends of the victims, and Sharon Tate’s younger sister, Debra Tate. Witness the brutality and evil behind the Manson Family murders on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 9E

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 14, 2017
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Charles Manson – The Man Who Thinks He is Both Christ and Satan

Monsters are real. Many articles have and will be written about mass murderers, serial killers, sociopaths and every other type of terror anyone can imagine. That being said, there are few monsters who come close to the topic of today’s article. This man brainwashed others to do, in his own words, Satan’s work. He was a beacon of evil for lost and damaged souls to latch onto and feel part of something. This monster gave his disciples purpose…the abominable purpose of Helter Skelter. Charles Manson was never convicted of murder himself, but he has spent nearly a lifetime in prison for composing one of the most publicised and vicious mass murders in modern history…and that is only a fraction of his reign of terror. The timing of this article coincides with Manson being admitted to a California hospital due to an undisclosed illness. Rumour is that Manson is suffering from gastrointestinal issues, but it is against federal and state law

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Capt McNeely
Jan 4, 2017
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From The Team Behind ‘Annabelle’ Comes ‘Wolves At The Door’ – Inspired By The Manson Family Murders

Director John R. Leonetti and screenwriter Gary Dauberman, the team behind 2014’s ‘Annabelle’, are back with a Manson Family inspired tale, ‘Wolves At The Door’. This home invasion film is a retelling of the night when member’s of Charlie Manson’s cult members broke into the home of pregnant actress Sharon Tate, who was pregnant at the time. Mason Family members brutally slaughtered Tate, along with three of her friends. The victims in ‘Wolves at the Door’ share the first names of the real victims, but reportedly they are not supposed to actually be them. Official Synopsis: Four friends gather at an elegant home during the Summer of Love, 1969. Unbeknownst to them, deadly visitors are waiting outside. What begins as a simple farewell party turns into a night of primal terror as the intruders stalk and torment the four, who struggle for their lives against what appears to be a senseless attack. Kate Cassidy, Elizabeth Henstridge, Miles Fisher, Adam Campbell,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 8, 2016
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Manson’s Lost Girls Finds DVD Release Date

Manson’s Lost Girl, based on the true brutal crimes of infamous killer Charles Manson and his the “Manson Family”, will be arriving on DVD and Digital Download May 10th from Lionsgate and Lifetime. Jeff Ward stars as Charles Manson. MacKenzie Mauzy, Eden Brolin and Greer Grammer play the roles of the teenage girls who fell under Manson’s spell and carried out killings at his command. The film, told through the eyes of Manson girl Linda Kasabian, follows the group of young women for a crime filled month building up to mass murder.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 25, 2016
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8 Great Serial Killer Documentaries On Netflix

People have had a fascination with serial killers for most of history. We are captivated with true crime and trying to figure out what makes killers do the horrific things they do. There are many great documentaries on Netflix on the subject, and we just happened to have a list of the 8 best. Albert Fish: In Sin He Found Salvation (2007) Albert Fish, known as “The Werewolf of Wysteria” and “The Brooklyn Vampire”, was not only a serial killer, but a cannibal and pedophile. Fish, active from 1924 to 1932, is said to have killed over 100 people, mostly children. Fish suffered from Schizophrenia, but that did not keep him from meeting his end in the electric chair in 1936. H. H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer (2010) H. H. Holmes was not only America’s first serial killer, he was also one of the worst, yet most people have never heard of him. Holmes built a grand hotel, often

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 11, 2016
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The Duo Behind American Psycho Have Reunited For ‘The Family’ The Manson Family Story

Mary Harron and Guinevere Turner, the duo behind the horror classic American Psycho, are once again teaming up for The Family, a unique approach to the Charles Manson story. The tale of the Manson family has fascinated people for years. Countless books and films have focused on Charles Manson, whose name is synonymous with evil, and his cult followers referred to as “The Family”. Harron and Turner’s film will be told from the point of view of Karlene Faith, a writer who interviewed several members of the Manson family. Faith’s real life book, The Long Prison Journey of Leslie von Houten: Life Beyond the Cult, served as source material for the film, along with Ed Sanders’ 1971 novel The Family. The Manson Family sprang up in the 1960s. Manson led the cult and preached lessons on the Armageddon, conspiracy and Scientology. The cult’s members, who lived in a commune on the Spahn ranch, are believed to have carried out as

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 3, 2016

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Release Date Set For Quentin Tarantino’s Next Film

Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming 9th film has received its release date. While some are still referring to as Tarantino’s “Manson movie”, Tarantino recently clarified that the film is not about Manson or his cult family, but does use the Tate murders as a backdrop for the film. Variety is reporting that the film, set in Los Angeles in the summer of 1969, according to a source who read the script,” focuses on a male TV actor who’s had one hit series and his looking for a way to get into the film business. His sidekick—who’s also his stunt double—is looking for the same thing. The horrific murder of Sharon Tate and four of her friends by Charles Manson’s cult of followers serves as a backdrop to the main story.” Sources are saying that Margot Robbie is being eyed for the role of Sharon Tate in the still unnamed film. Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Samuel L. Jackson have also

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 3, 2017
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Rob Zombie Narrates Charles Manson Documentary

The death of Charles Manson went without nearly as much fanfare or celebration as he had expected. This monster did absolutely heinous acts that amount to far more than orchestrating the murders he is famous for. He was a true life villain. And on December 3 on REELZ a Rob Zombie narrated documentary will be airing which focuses on Manson. This film is special because it will include Manson’s final words to media and family, Rob Zombie is the perfect pick for narration as his interest in Manson is very publically nearing obsession. “Narrated by musician and director Rob Zombie, the documentary focuses on the Manson family murders told from Manson’s perspective using never-before-seen case files, pictures and exclusive interviews with Manson himself from inside California State Prison. Charles Manson: The Final Words includes Manson’s eerie and disturbing conversations about modern society, justice, his decades behind bars, the Bernard Crowe shooting and the murders along with digitally restored audio recordings

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Nov 28, 2017
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The Life And Death Of Charles Manson

Charles Manson, a man synonymous with evil, was admitted to the hospital back in January for an intestinal issue but was later returned to prison. A few days ago he was readmitted to Mercy hospital in Bakersville. News has now come via Debra Tate, sister of Sharon Tate, that the cult leader and mass killer is dead at the age of 83 from natural causes. She received a call at 8:13 pm on Sunday with the news, according to TMZ. Here’s a look back at the life of the infamous cult leader. The Early Years Born in Cincinnati on November 12, 1934, no one had a clue that the bouncing baby boy named Charles Milles Maddox would one day be considered one of the evilest and manipulative men on earth. His mother, Kathleen Maddox, a 16-year-old alcoholic prostitute, was briefly married to his father, William Manson. As they ended the marriage young Charles was shipped off to a boys’ school.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 20, 2017
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Tarantino Has Completed The Script For New Manson Movie

Last we heard Quentin Tarantino was working on the script for his ninth film as a director, a film based on the murders by notorious cult leader Charles Manson and his family. The good news is, the script has been finished according to Deadline, but the movie has hit a speed bump. Bob and Harvey Weinstein were attached to produce. Of course with the sexual assault scandal, things have changed. Now, Tarantino is searching for another home for the project. While casting has not been confirmed, it’s been said that Margot Robbie has been cast to play Sharon Tate. Reportedly, actors Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Samuel L. Jackson have also signed on to co-star. Reportedly, the film will center on Sharon Tate who was 8 months pregnant when she was murdered. But she was not alone that night. Four other people were killed at her LA home on August 8, 1969. On that night four of the Manson family

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 2, 2017
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ABC To Air Unseen Manson Footage And Interviews In Two Hour Special

The name “Manson” triggers thoughts of evil, murder and manipulation. Unless you’ve been living under a rock you know who Charles Manson is and you know what he has done. The infamous leader of the the Manson Family cult gave the command to kill and his followers carried out a grisly set of murders in his name. The Tate and LaBianca murders went down in history as one of the most brutal set of crimes in history. Those intrigued by serial killers have seen the documentaries and the news casts, but there is unseen, unreleased footage out there, but not for long. This Friday (March 17th), ABC will air a new documentary filled with crime scene footage, never before seen interviews with Manson and his family, law officials, first responders, family and friends of the victims, and Sharon Tate’s younger sister, Debra Tate. Witness the brutality and evil behind the Manson Family murders on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 9E

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 14, 2017
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Charles Manson – The Man Who Thinks He is Both Christ and Satan

Monsters are real. Many articles have and will be written about mass murderers, serial killers, sociopaths and every other type of terror anyone can imagine. That being said, there are few monsters who come close to the topic of today’s article. This man brainwashed others to do, in his own words, Satan’s work. He was a beacon of evil for lost and damaged souls to latch onto and feel part of something. This monster gave his disciples purpose…the abominable purpose of Helter Skelter. Charles Manson was never convicted of murder himself, but he has spent nearly a lifetime in prison for composing one of the most publicised and vicious mass murders in modern history…and that is only a fraction of his reign of terror. The timing of this article coincides with Manson being admitted to a California hospital due to an undisclosed illness. Rumour is that Manson is suffering from gastrointestinal issues, but it is against federal and state law

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Jan 4, 2017
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From The Team Behind ‘Annabelle’ Comes ‘Wolves At The Door’ – Inspired By The Manson Family Murders

Director John R. Leonetti and screenwriter Gary Dauberman, the team behind 2014’s ‘Annabelle’, are back with a Manson Family inspired tale, ‘Wolves At The Door’. This home invasion film is a retelling of the night when member’s of Charlie Manson’s cult members broke into the home of pregnant actress Sharon Tate, who was pregnant at the time. Mason Family members brutally slaughtered Tate, along with three of her friends. The victims in ‘Wolves at the Door’ share the first names of the real victims, but reportedly they are not supposed to actually be them. Official Synopsis: Four friends gather at an elegant home during the Summer of Love, 1969. Unbeknownst to them, deadly visitors are waiting outside. What begins as a simple farewell party turns into a night of primal terror as the intruders stalk and torment the four, who struggle for their lives against what appears to be a senseless attack. Kate Cassidy, Elizabeth Henstridge, Miles Fisher, Adam Campbell,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 8, 2016
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Manson’s Lost Girls Finds DVD Release Date

Manson’s Lost Girl, based on the true brutal crimes of infamous killer Charles Manson and his the “Manson Family”, will be arriving on DVD and Digital Download May 10th from Lionsgate and Lifetime. Jeff Ward stars as Charles Manson. MacKenzie Mauzy, Eden Brolin and Greer Grammer play the roles of the teenage girls who fell under Manson’s spell and carried out killings at his command. The film, told through the eyes of Manson girl Linda Kasabian, follows the group of young women for a crime filled month building up to mass murder.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 25, 2016
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8 Great Serial Killer Documentaries On Netflix

People have had a fascination with serial killers for most of history. We are captivated with true crime and trying to figure out what makes killers do the horrific things they do. There are many great documentaries on Netflix on the subject, and we just happened to have a list of the 8 best. Albert Fish: In Sin He Found Salvation (2007) Albert Fish, known as “The Werewolf of Wysteria” and “The Brooklyn Vampire”, was not only a serial killer, but a cannibal and pedophile. Fish, active from 1924 to 1932, is said to have killed over 100 people, mostly children. Fish suffered from Schizophrenia, but that did not keep him from meeting his end in the electric chair in 1936. H. H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer (2010) H. H. Holmes was not only America’s first serial killer, he was also one of the worst, yet most people have never heard of him. Holmes built a grand hotel, often

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 11, 2016
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The Duo Behind American Psycho Have Reunited For ‘The Family’ The Manson Family Story

Mary Harron and Guinevere Turner, the duo behind the horror classic American Psycho, are once again teaming up for The Family, a unique approach to the Charles Manson story. The tale of the Manson family has fascinated people for years. Countless books and films have focused on Charles Manson, whose name is synonymous with evil, and his cult followers referred to as “The Family”. Harron and Turner’s film will be told from the point of view of Karlene Faith, a writer who interviewed several members of the Manson family. Faith’s real life book, The Long Prison Journey of Leslie von Houten: Life Beyond the Cult, served as source material for the film, along with Ed Sanders’ 1971 novel The Family. The Manson Family sprang up in the 1960s. Manson led the cult and preached lessons on the Armageddon, conspiracy and Scientology. The cult’s members, who lived in a commune on the Spahn ranch, are believed to have carried out as

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 3, 2016
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