| House of Manson | |
| Director: | Brandon Slagle |
| Producer: | Devanny Pinn, Britt Griffith |
| Starring: | Ryan Kiser |
| Narrators: | --> |
| Cinematography: | Michael Rattet |
| Editing: | Maximillian Williams |
| Studio: | House of Manson Micro Bay Features |
| Distributor: | Kaleidoscope Lighthouse Digital Media New Horizon Films Gravitas Ventures |
| Runtime: | 98 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
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]
The film details the life of Charles Manson, leading up to the murder of actress and model Sharon Tate and subsequent trial and sentencing.
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]