Manson's Lost Girls
Manson's Lost Girls

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Manson's Lost Girls

2016
Movie
87 min
English

Linda Kasabian falls prey to the hypnotic charms of Charles Manson and his self-proclaimed "family" during the drug-fueled summer of 1969.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Lesley-Anne UptonGenres: Drama, Crime, Horror

Plot Summary

This film explores the chilling story of the Manson Family murders through the eyes of the young women who became entangled in Charles Manson's manipulative grasp. It delves into their recruitment, indoctrination, and the events leading up to the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders, portraying the psychological manipulation and descent into violence.

Critical Reception

Manson's Lost Girls received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding it a sensationalized and somewhat superficial portrayal of a deeply disturbing period. While some acknowledged the attempt to explore the female perspective, the overall execution was often deemed lacking in depth and originality compared to other works on the subject.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a disturbing look at the Manson Family from the perspective of the women involved.

  • Critics noted a lack of deeper psychological exploration of the characters.

  • Some found the portrayal to be overly sensationalized.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available or consistently aggregated for this particular film.

Fun Fact

While the film focuses on the women, the script aimed to give a voice to those often overshadowed by Charles Manson's notoriety in other accounts of the events.

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