- HD 1080
- Runtime: 184m.
- Status: Ended
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- Languages: en
- Director: Tom Gries
- Stars: Steve Railsback, George DiCenzo, Nancy Wolfe, Marilyn Burns, Christina Hart
- keywords: manson family murders
- Slogan: WHISPER IT LIKE A CURSE!
- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 2
- First air date: 1976-04-01
- Last air date: 1976-04-02
- The Helter Skelter is featured in the top rankings of 1976
- #7 in Top Drama Series of 1976
- #2 in Top Crime Series of 1976
The investigation of two horrific mass murders leads to the capture and trial of the psychotic pseudo-hippie Charles Manson and his "family".