A desperate Charles Manson escapes with his Family to a desert hideout. Los Angeles is paralyzed with fear as the police fumble the investigation. HELTER SKELTER reveals how Manson unexpectedly helps brings his reign of terror to an end.

Charles Manson meets the world and the media cannot get enough of the hippie killer cult that helps bring an end to the 60s. Why 50 years later, does his still command our attention?