House of Manson

House of Manson (also known as Manson in the United Kingdom) is a 2014 biographical film that was written and directed by Brandon Slagle.^[1] It had its world premiere on October 18, 2014 at the Twin Cities Film Festival and stars Ryan Kiser as Charles Manson.^[2]

Synopsis

The film details the life of Charles Manson, leading up to the murder of actress and model Sharon Tate and subsequent trial and sentencing.

Cast

• Ryan Kiser as Charlie
• Devanny Pinn as Susan Atkins
• Julie Rose as Leslie Van Houten
• Reid Warner as Tex Watson
• Serena Lorien as Patricia Krenwinkel
• Tristan Risk as Abigail Folger
• Max Wasa as Rosemary LaBianca
• Suzi Lorraine as Sharon Tate
• Tawny Amber Young as Rosalie Willis
• Erin Marie Hogan as Linda Kasabian
• Caitlin Kazepis as Gypsy Share
• Jennifer Woods as Terry's Girlfriend
• Trish Cook as Kathleen Maddox
• Brandon Slagle as Uncle Maddox
• Dillon Paigen as Steven Parent
• Teresa R. Parker as Officer Orr (as Teresa Parker)

Reception

Dread Central gave House of Manson a favorable review, writing that it was "informative, violent, shocking, and saddening – Slagle should be applauded for taking on a subject that’s been beaten to death and giving it a totally new perspective from the audience’s point of view."^[3] Shock Till You Drop also gave a positive review, citing its acting and praising it for being "one of the few true-crime biopic indie films to roll out in a long time that doesn’t feel like simply an excuse to make a film, cashing in on the name".^[4] Starburst was mildly more mixed, stating that it "won't offer any new insights or conclusions but it does present a different slant on a character whose infamy shows no sign of abating. Slagle's film is of interest though, built on excellent performances and subtle, almost documentary-like direction that draws the viewer in."^[5]

External links

• House of Manson at IMDb
• House of Manson at Rotten Tomatoes

References