Synopsis
A dramatization of the horrific and notorious Manson Family Murders, in the form of super 8 home movies.
Scores
Overall Score
34.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
38.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
14.0%
Review Aggregate
61.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 66% of 29 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, surreal, macabre. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcelo Games | 2004 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Marc Pitman | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Leslie Orr | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score68.0
RT critic review count31
Rotten Tomatoes audience score50.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes115
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $19,140 | $31,785 |
| International | 2004 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $19,140 | $31,785 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $9,570 | $15,893 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $18,000 | $29,892 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $1,000 | $1,661 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $1,890,000 | $3,138,661 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $3,955,000 | $6,567,938 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $75,000 | $124,550 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $5,948,570 | $9,878,594 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $250,000 (est) | $415,167 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $80,000 (est) | $132,853 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $238,000 | $395,239 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $428,000 | $710,765 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $50,000 | $83,033 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $1,046,000 | $1,737,058 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $4,902,570 | $8,141,536 |
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