Bill Moseley (The Devils Rejects) horror film fan favorite is taking his talent for playing a psychotic to new heights as Charles Manson in the upcoming Independent feature Manson Girls. The film about the female members of Mansons clan directed by Susanna Lo chronicles the Helter Skelter attacks and centers on the girls rather than being a psychological tale about Manson himself.
- 11/30/2014
- Best-Horror-Movies.com
Will Manson Girls ever get made? Our last report about this film came way back in 2011 and still, today, we're getting updates. The latest being that the film is expected to roll cameras in February 2015.
Susanna Lo is still on board to direct and Bill Moseley remains attached as Charles Manson. There have been some changes to the cast though.
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Susanna Lo is still on board to direct and Bill Moseley remains attached as Charles Manson. There have been some changes to the cast though.
The post Update: Manson Girls Still Exists, Plans to Shoot in 2015 appeared first on Shock Till You Drop.
- 11/26/2014
- by Ryan Turek
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Exclusive: As Charles Manson gears up for his behind-bars nuptials to a young follower named Star, a February shoot has been set for long-gestating indie drama Manson Girls. Susanna Lo is directing the film about the female devotees who joined Manson’s flock in the 1960s and helped carry out brutal killings meant to start an apocalyptic race war. Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects) will portray Manson in the film, which TriCoast Worldwide boarded this month at Afm.
Rather than probe the twisted brain of Manson himself, Manson Girls will chronicle how eight young women in his brood came from diverse and even privileged backgrounds to become the most notorious female serial killers of the decade’s Love Generation. The pic will follow the girls’ pre-Manson teen years through their indoctrination into the Family and up to the bloody summer of 1969 when their violent “Helter Skelter” campaign that...
Rather than probe the twisted brain of Manson himself, Manson Girls will chronicle how eight young women in his brood came from diverse and even privileged backgrounds to become the most notorious female serial killers of the decade’s Love Generation. The pic will follow the girls’ pre-Manson teen years through their indoctrination into the Family and up to the bloody summer of 1969 when their violent “Helter Skelter” campaign that...
- 11/26/2014
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
When it comes to horror movies, the focus is usually on demons, ghosts, monsters, or slashers... but there's another kind of evil out there. One who's silently watching and listening... one with the ability to make people just disappear. One that reared its ugly head in 1971.
Not sure how Dread-worthy this will be, if at all, as thrillers can be sketchy, but we will report back if there's a need to.
From the Press Release
New York City actor Rich Graff, who recently starred alongside Heather Graham in the rom-com feature film directed by Anthony Edwards My Dead Boyfriend, is gearing up for the world premiere of the dark paranoia fueled thriller 1971, where he morphed himself into daring activist John Raines.
Directed and written by Johanna Hamilton (Pray the Devil Back to Hell) and narrated by John Raines himself, 1971 follows eight ordinary citizens who plotted an intricate break-in of an FBI office in Media,...
Not sure how Dread-worthy this will be, if at all, as thrillers can be sketchy, but we will report back if there's a need to.
From the Press Release
New York City actor Rich Graff, who recently starred alongside Heather Graham in the rom-com feature film directed by Anthony Edwards My Dead Boyfriend, is gearing up for the world premiere of the dark paranoia fueled thriller 1971, where he morphed himself into daring activist John Raines.
Directed and written by Johanna Hamilton (Pray the Devil Back to Hell) and narrated by John Raines himself, 1971 follows eight ordinary citizens who plotted an intricate break-in of an FBI office in Media,...
- 4/11/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Although the actual crimes happened nearly 45 years ago, the Charles Manson murders continue to intrigue people to this day. Understanding that fact, filmmaker Susanna Lo is bringing us a film that looks at the insanity from a new angle. Prepare yourself for Manson Girls.
Based on the unimaginable events leading up to the 1969 murders performed by the Manson Family, Lo's Manson Girls tells a unique story from the perspective of the girls. "This is not Charles Manson's story. This is not Vincent Bugliosi's (Manson's prosecuting attorney who wrote Helter Skelter) story. This is the girls' story, and it predominately takes place in their earlier years from their high school days through when they start meeting each other and their life on Spahn Ranch, and it actually ends a minute before the actual Tate/Labianca murders," Manson Girls writer/director Susanna Lo said. "I felt like the murders had been represented enough,...
Based on the unimaginable events leading up to the 1969 murders performed by the Manson Family, Lo's Manson Girls tells a unique story from the perspective of the girls. "This is not Charles Manson's story. This is not Vincent Bugliosi's (Manson's prosecuting attorney who wrote Helter Skelter) story. This is the girls' story, and it predominately takes place in their earlier years from their high school days through when they start meeting each other and their life on Spahn Ranch, and it actually ends a minute before the actual Tate/Labianca murders," Manson Girls writer/director Susanna Lo said. "I felt like the murders had been represented enough,...
- 8/10/2012
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
There are actors who are cast as the boy who gets the girl. And there are actors who are cast as the boy who gets to put the girl’s head on a spike. Bill Moseley is very much in the latter category. The actor first caught the eye of horror fans with his unforgettable turn as the berserk Chop Top in Tobe Hooper’s 1986 sequel The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 and since then has gruesomely graced a raft of genre movies including 1990′s Night of the Living Dead remake, 1993′s Army of Darkness, and pretty much everything Rob Zombie has ever directed.
- 6/13/2012
- by Clark Collis
- EW - Inside Movies
Production has already kicked off over in Los Angeles on Susanna Lo's 'Manson Girls' and now even the public can get involved in this great project based on the notorious Manson family and more importantly murderer and conspirator Charles Manson. Manson will be played by actor Bill Moseley ('The Devil's Rejects') and he'll be joined by a slew of lovelies to appear as the 'Manson Girls'. But hold the phone, because with a simple and generous eBay bid you could find yourself with your very own walk-on role in the movie! That's right, Slomotion Studios are offering a lucky and successful bidder the opportunity to win a walk-on role, autographs from the cast and tickets for the Helter Skelter official tour in La. So head over to eBay at the link below (where the bid is currently at Us $1,525.00) and see if you can get yourself on set.
- 1/5/2012
- Horror Asylum
You've always wanted to see what it's like to be a horror movie actor, haven't you? Of course, we all have. Now here's your chance. The people behind the upcoming film Manson Girls, featuring Bill Moseley as Charlie, are auctioning off a walk-on part in the film. No hassles, no audition, no background check (okay, I'm going to assume there's probably a background check). Just win the auction, and you're there!
If you're interested, you'd better move fast. The auction ends just after 6:00 pm Pst on Friday, January 6. You can check out the current state of the bidding at the Manson Girls eBay Auction Page.
Check out our previous story on the filming location and the tone of the film for more info on Manson Girls.
Manson Girls Auction Details
Here is a very exciting once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a walk-on role sometime between late January 2012 to March 2012 for one...
If you're interested, you'd better move fast. The auction ends just after 6:00 pm Pst on Friday, January 6. You can check out the current state of the bidding at the Manson Girls eBay Auction Page.
Check out our previous story on the filming location and the tone of the film for more info on Manson Girls.
Manson Girls Auction Details
Here is a very exciting once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a walk-on role sometime between late January 2012 to March 2012 for one...
- 1/4/2012
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
Production has officially kicked off on Susanna Lo's 'Manson Girls'. The story which revolves around the girls who followed murderer and conspirator Charles Manson. Bill Moseley ('The Devil's Rejects') will star as Manson which seems like perfect casting to us and a whole host of stunning actresses will be joining him. Monica Keena ('Night of the Demons'), Laura Harring ('One Missed Call'), Heather Matarazzo ('Scream 3'), Stella Maeve ('My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2'), Brit Morgan ('True Blood'), Tania Raymonde ('Lost'), Gillian Zinser ('90210'), Taryn Manning ('Hawaii Five-0') and the gorgeous Estella Warren ('Planet of the Apes') are all playing their parts in the story and no doubt looking damn fine as they do so. Keena (below) will be making her nude debut in the movie during...
- 11/21/2011
- Horror Asylum
It's been several months since last we heard anything about writer/director Susanna Lo's Manson Girls, which focuses on the period leading up to the 1969 murders of nine people by members of Charles Manson's "Family", but finally production has begun with a half dozen or so scenes being assembled into a "sizzle reel".
Per Variety the bulk of filming will take place early next year in Redlands, Joshua Tree, and San Francisco with a cast that includes Taryn Manning as Sadie Atkins; Tania Raymonde as Leslie Van Houten; Monica Keena as Squeaky Fromme; Stella Maeve as Linda Kasabian; Estella Warren as Catherine Share; Chad Faust as Tex Watson; Ron Jeremy as a porn director; Eric Balfour as Bobby Beausoleil; and Bill Moseley as Manson.
Lo (pictured above), Manning, Judy Fox, and Brett Cranford are producing via Lo's SLOMotion Studios.
Lo's aim is to illustrate how and why the...
Per Variety the bulk of filming will take place early next year in Redlands, Joshua Tree, and San Francisco with a cast that includes Taryn Manning as Sadie Atkins; Tania Raymonde as Leslie Van Houten; Monica Keena as Squeaky Fromme; Stella Maeve as Linda Kasabian; Estella Warren as Catherine Share; Chad Faust as Tex Watson; Ron Jeremy as a porn director; Eric Balfour as Bobby Beausoleil; and Bill Moseley as Manson.
Lo (pictured above), Manning, Judy Fox, and Brett Cranford are producing via Lo's SLOMotion Studios.
Lo's aim is to illustrate how and why the...
- 11/19/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
A movie we've been covering exclusively on Bloody for almost a year now has finally gone behind cameras. Manson Girls, focusing on the female followers of cult leader Charles Manson, has quietly started production nearly a year after the project was announced. Susanna Lo is producing via her Slomotion Studios and directing from her own script, with Taryn Manning, Tania Raymonde, Monica Keena, Stella Maeve, Estella Warren, Chad Faust, Ron Jeremy, Eric Balfour, and Bill Moseley all starring, as previously reported in various stories here on Bloody. Manson Girls focuses on the period leading up to the 1969 murders of nine people. Manson and three followers were convicted in 1971 in the slayings. Lo told Variety that she's aiming to illustrate how and why the girls came under Manson's command.
- 11/19/2011
- bloody-disgusting.com
Close to year after news broke that Bill Moseley would be playing the lead in Manson Girls comes word, via Variety , that production has started on the Susanna Lo film. Starring Monica Keena, Laura Harring, Jennifer Landon, Heather Matarazzo, Estella Warren, Patti D'Arbanville, Eric Balfour and Michael Monks, the film tells the true horror story of the 1969 murders that has Charles Manson in prison to this day. The core of production is set to continue in early 2012 in various areas of California, including Joshua Tree, Redlands and San Francisco.
- 11/18/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
More. And I'm probably missing some, still.
Larysa Kondracki's thriller The Whistleblower is out in theaters in August, as is Miranda July's fantasy The Future, but there are also two different modern female-directed Sleeping Beauty adaptations. Have you heard?
Erotic French Filmmaker Catherine Breillat's deconstruction of the classic fairy tale is out in some Us theaters already, while Julia Leigh's Sleeping Beauty, which is presented by Jane Campion, is coming out later this Fall in Us theaters. Check out the two films:
Briellat's:
Leigh's:
Beth Dewey's noir thriller The Agency and Lola Rocknrolla's exploitation action Nefertitty are making the rounds at film festivals. You can see a teaser for The Agency (aka Pimp Girl) right here, and check out the trailer to Nefertitty:
The L.A. Shorts Fest is happening July 21st through July 29th in Los Angeles, of course, and there are shorts by...
Larysa Kondracki's thriller The Whistleblower is out in theaters in August, as is Miranda July's fantasy The Future, but there are also two different modern female-directed Sleeping Beauty adaptations. Have you heard?
Erotic French Filmmaker Catherine Breillat's deconstruction of the classic fairy tale is out in some Us theaters already, while Julia Leigh's Sleeping Beauty, which is presented by Jane Campion, is coming out later this Fall in Us theaters. Check out the two films:
Briellat's:
Leigh's:
Beth Dewey's noir thriller The Agency and Lola Rocknrolla's exploitation action Nefertitty are making the rounds at film festivals. You can see a teaser for The Agency (aka Pimp Girl) right here, and check out the trailer to Nefertitty:
The L.A. Shorts Fest is happening July 21st through July 29th in Los Angeles, of course, and there are shorts by...
- 7/22/2011
- by Superheidi
- Planet Fury
We're not kidding. Ron Jeremy. And he plays a pornographer.
We're following director Susanna Lo's film Manson Girls, which focuses on Charles Manson's follower Sandra Good, who is played by the talented Thora Birch, quite closely, and the director informs us that two new cast members, the beloved Priscilla Barnes and the crazy Ron Jeremy, are both playing dramatic roles in the biopic.
Priscilla Barnes, who horror film fans will recognize from Rob Zombie's The Devil's Rejects is "Mrs. Atkins", follower Sadie Atkin's mom (did we forget to mention that talented Heather Matarazzo will be playing Sadie Atkins?) and former porn actor Ron Jeremy will be doing a cameo as Van Guylder, the director of the porn film The Ramrodder which two Manson followers, Catherine Share (aka "Gypsy") and Bobby Beausoleil, starred in together.
"It's quite a blast to have the two of them join the family,...
We're following director Susanna Lo's film Manson Girls, which focuses on Charles Manson's follower Sandra Good, who is played by the talented Thora Birch, quite closely, and the director informs us that two new cast members, the beloved Priscilla Barnes and the crazy Ron Jeremy, are both playing dramatic roles in the biopic.
Priscilla Barnes, who horror film fans will recognize from Rob Zombie's The Devil's Rejects is "Mrs. Atkins", follower Sadie Atkin's mom (did we forget to mention that talented Heather Matarazzo will be playing Sadie Atkins?) and former porn actor Ron Jeremy will be doing a cameo as Van Guylder, the director of the porn film The Ramrodder which two Manson followers, Catherine Share (aka "Gypsy") and Bobby Beausoleil, starred in together.
"It's quite a blast to have the two of them join the family,...
- 6/13/2011
- by Superheidi
- Planet Fury
In 1969, a cult of brainwashed hippies killed eight people in a seemingly random, unprovoked two-night spree. Charles Manson is normally the boogeyman attached to the Tate-labianca murders, but Manson didn't even set foot in either crime scene. He sent his "family" to do the dirty work for him. The Manson Family legend is one of the scariest and most fascinating in true crime, yet the focus frequently is on Manson himself. Writer/director Susanna Lo is set to change that with her film, Manson Girls, which will tell the stories of followers such as Sadie Atkins, "Squeaky" Fromme, Linda Kasbian, and Patricia Krenwinkel. We chatted with Tania Raymonde (Death Valley, Lost) about her role...
- 4/20/2011
- FEARnet
Shock spent part of the afternoon today hanging around on the set of MTV's upcoming new horror-comedy series Death Valley where Tania Raymonde ( Lost ) was wrapping her final day shooting. Up next for the actress: Susanna Lo's Manson Girls . "I've been doing a lot of research for that, reading and watching all of the films," she told us. Part of her film consumption included Jim Van Bebber's The Manson Family and a number of documentaries. Raymonde knows her stuff, recalling for us how long it took Van Bebber to get his film made. " Manson Girls is different and really focuses on the women who were, pretty much, brainwashed by this guy. You barely see Charles Manson in this, it's all about the girls and the film is all about the weeks leading up to the...
- 4/19/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Manson Girls, directed by Susanna Lo, is adding a few more attractive stars to its line-up as Taryn Manning and Gillian Zinser will be joining Laura Harring, Stella Maeve, Brit Morgan, Tania Raymonde, Estella Warren and Monica Keena. Also starring in the film will be Eric Balfour, Jennifer Landon, Chad Faust, Patti D'Arbanville, Heather Matarazzo, Michael Monks and Bill Moseley who will play Charles Manson...
If that's not enough to convince you to check this one out how about Monica Keena revealed to StayThirsty.com "Sex is a necessary part of this story. As is the nudity aspect of it. And no, I don’t think they will be shot in a gratuitous fashion. I’ve never done a sex scene or nudity in a film before, and I’ve always said I never would unless the movie was absolutely brilliant and the story really called for it and was...
If that's not enough to convince you to check this one out how about Monica Keena revealed to StayThirsty.com "Sex is a necessary part of this story. As is the nudity aspect of it. And no, I don’t think they will be shot in a gratuitous fashion. I’ve never done a sex scene or nudity in a film before, and I’ve always said I never would unless the movie was absolutely brilliant and the story really called for it and was...
- 3/9/2011
- by Keepers of the Bid
- Horrorbid
It's been a few weeks now since we reported on Hong Kong director Susanna Lo's 'Manson Girls' and even though it had already got a pretty fantastic hottie cast - one that could even equal the upcoming 'Sucker Punch' - it seems a couple more sexy actresses should also be involved. The sweet-assed Taryn Manning - below ('Hawaii Five-0') and '90210's Gillian Zinser have joined the already bulging cast of hot starlets including Laura Harring ('One Missed Call'), Stella Maeve ('My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2'), Brit Morgan ('True Blood'), Tania Raymonde ('Lost') and ex-model Estella Warren. Monica Keena ('Night of the Demons') in a recent interview revealed that she is looking to make her nude debut in this flick by getting down and naked. The sexy Taryn Manning is also expected to...
- 3/9/2011
- Horror Asylum
Anyone who knows what a Masters of Horror dinner is also knows that Mick Garris is probably cringing as he reads this sentence, because I've been somewhat of a thorn in his side regarding how many women attend them.
I've actually had Joe Lynch yell at me (virtually, anyway) and James Gunn chastise me publicly for saying that women don't get invited to the Masters of Horror dinners.
But I'm not bitching about that today, so Mick and James and Joe can relax. This is not a critique of them and their invitational habits. What I'm bitching about is how few women horror directors are actually available for them to invite.
What Is a Masters of Horror dinner, you ask, layperson?
Well, it's a gathering of the directors of some of the best horror films of the last several decades. This gathering, which takes place in Los Angeles, is invite-only,...
I've actually had Joe Lynch yell at me (virtually, anyway) and James Gunn chastise me publicly for saying that women don't get invited to the Masters of Horror dinners.
But I'm not bitching about that today, so Mick and James and Joe can relax. This is not a critique of them and their invitational habits. What I'm bitching about is how few women horror directors are actually available for them to invite.
What Is a Masters of Horror dinner, you ask, layperson?
Well, it's a gathering of the directors of some of the best horror films of the last several decades. This gathering, which takes place in Los Angeles, is invite-only,...
- 2/11/2011
- by Superheidi
- Planet Fury
Adjust your calendars accordingly: Ridley Scott’s Prometheus — starring Noomi Rapace — has been moved from March 9, 2012 to June 8, 2012. [THR]
More on Scott: Ridley and Tony Scott will produce The Drivers, a drama set in the 1960s surrounding the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a day-long car race. That’s a lot of Cheetos.
Mark Ivanir has replaced Jeremy Northam in A Late Quartet — also starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, and Christopher Walken — which follows a string quartet celebrating their 25th anniversary who fight to stay together. All they need is more cowbell. Too overused? Then how about we celebrate their 25 with a passport to Florida?...
More on Scott: Ridley and Tony Scott will produce The Drivers, a drama set in the 1960s surrounding the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a day-long car race. That’s a lot of Cheetos.
Mark Ivanir has replaced Jeremy Northam in A Late Quartet — also starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, and Christopher Walken — which follows a string quartet celebrating their 25th anniversary who fight to stay together. All they need is more cowbell. Too overused? Then how about we celebrate their 25 with a passport to Florida?...
- 1/26/2011
- by Kate Ward
- EW.com - PopWatch
Park City — Our Monday started off on a weird note, even for the “anything-can-happen-at-Sundance” vibe. There is a new movie coming called “Manson Girls.” Directed by Susanna Lo, the drama is about several of the women who followed murderer Charles Manson. Included in the cast is Monica Keena, who plays Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, Laura Harring (Alice Rainer), Heather Matarazzo (Sadie Atkins), Jennifer Landon (Mary Brunner), Tania Ramonde (Leslie Van Houten) and Taryn Manning (we don’t whom she plays). It turns out that two members of the Doobie Bros., John McFee and Guy Allison, wrote the theme to the movie, so...
- 1/26/2011
- Hitfix
On January 8, 2011, this writer took a trip up La Tuna Canyon just outside Sun Valley, CA, for a visit to Frank Ippolito’s then-shooting short film "Night of the Little Dead" (set visit and photos coming soon) and while there chatted with one of that film’s stars, genre vet Bill Moseley, who talked up a few of his other horror projects, including Susanna Lo’s upcoming feature Manson Girls.
“I’m really looking forward to it,” said the actor, who is familiar to horror fans for his turn as ‘Choptop’ in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 as well as for his portrayal of ‘Otis’ in the Rob Zombie films House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil’s Rejects, of his role in Manson Girls. “It is kind of funny to have these brushes with Charles Manson over the years. I did a stage play many years ago called ‘Timothy...
“I’m really looking forward to it,” said the actor, who is familiar to horror fans for his turn as ‘Choptop’ in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 as well as for his portrayal of ‘Otis’ in the Rob Zombie films House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil’s Rejects, of his role in Manson Girls. “It is kind of funny to have these brushes with Charles Manson over the years. I did a stage play many years ago called ‘Timothy...
- 1/19/2011
- by SeanD.
- DreadCentral.com
Is anyone surprised by this news? I mean, really? After Moseley’s turn in “The Devil’s Rejects”, it’s not overwhelmingly surprising that the genre vet would be tapped to play Charles Manson in Susanna Lo’s upcoming shocker “Manson Girls”. The film, which also stars Heather Matarazzo, Michael Monks, Laura Harring, Patti D’Arbanville, Estella Warren, Monica Keena, Stella Maeve, Eric Balfour, and Chad Faust, chronicles the adventures of a rich girl who finds herself mixed up in Manson’s zany shenanigans. Beyond that, details are extremely limited, though I strongly suspect that more information will come to light as the production progress. Although the subject matter is more than a little tired — feel free to count how many Manson-oriented films are collecting dust at your local neighborhood video store — the casting of Moseley as the notorious serial killer certainly gives this flick some much-needed intrigue. “Manson Girls...
- 1/6/2011
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
The Devil’s favorite reject, Bill Moseley has been cast to play everyone’s favorite cult-leader Charles Manson in "Manson Girls," written and directed by Susanna Lo. Also starring Heather Matarazzo (Hostel: Part II), Michael Monks, Laura Harring (The Caller, One Missed Call, The Punisher), Patti D'Arbanville ("Rescue Me," "Nip/Tuck"), Estella Warren (Planet of the Apes, The Cooler), Monica Keena (Freddy vs Jason, Night of the Demons), Stella Maeve ("My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2"), Eric Balfour (As the World Turns), Chad Faust (Descent, Nearing Grace, Tamara).Bill Moseley performance as Otis B. Driftwood in Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses & The Devils Rejects was spectacular, so it’s no surprise that he was chosen to portray Manson. Besides the obvious physical similarities between the two characters, they’re both crazier than shit house rats. Definitely looking forward to this one.Manson Girls is set to being filming this March in L.
- 1/6/2011
- LRMonline.com
I remember back when Lindsay Lohan ('Machete') was all set to star in Hong Kong director Susanna Lo's 'Manson Girls'. She was quickly replaced with Thora Birch ('The Hole', 'American Beauty') whom has also reportedly dropped from the project. Well it's lucky we still have a slew of hot female cast members including Laura Harring ('One Missed Call'), Monica Keena ('Night of the Demons'), Stella Maeve ('My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2') and the sexy Estella Warren (below) who are all still on board. Of course the notorious Charles Manson role was still up for grabs. And it's to be filled by horror legend Bill Moseley ('The Devil's Rejects'). Eric Balfour ('Texas Chainsaw Massacre'), Tania Raymonde ('Lost'), Brit Morgan ('True Blood'), Jennifer Landon, Chad Faust, Patti D'Arbanville, Heather Matarazzo,...
- 1/6/2011
- Horror Asylum
Well here’s a piece of awesome casting news, none other than Bill Moseley has been cast in Manson Girls as Charles Manson. The script was written by Susanna Lo who is also directing the film. Other cast members include Eric Balfour, Heather Matarazzo, Tania Raymonde, Brit Morgan, Jennifer Landon, Chad Faust, Estella Warren, Michael Monks, Laura Harring, Patti D’Arbanville, Monica Keena, and Stella Maeve. Quite a cast if I do say so myself, however according to sources Thora Birch who was initially cast is no longer involved with the project. The film is set to begin filming in Los Angeles in March.
Manson Girls follows a young girl from a wealthy Malibu family who fell under Manson’s spell. She was not one the “Family” members involved in the clan’s infamous murder spree but was later imprisoned after she became involved with the Aryan Brotherhood and was...
Manson Girls follows a young girl from a wealthy Malibu family who fell under Manson’s spell. She was not one the “Family” members involved in the clan’s infamous murder spree but was later imprisoned after she became involved with the Aryan Brotherhood and was...
- 1/6/2011
- by Marcella Papandrea
- Killer Films
We firmly believe that certain stars are born to play certain roles. Take Jeffrey Combs for instance; he'll always be Poe to us. Lots of actors have played the infamous Charles Manson over the years, but if we had to pick one who hasn't that easily should, it's Bill Moseley. Apparently someone else thought so, too.
We got word today that Moseley will be playing the role of Charlie in Susanna Lo's upcoming film, Manson Girls, which also stars Laura Harring (The Caller, One Missed Call, The Punisher), Patti D'Arbanville ("Rescue Me," "Nip/Tuck"), Estella Warren (Planet of the Apes, The Cooler), Monica Keena (Freddy vs. Jason, Night of the Demons), Stella Maeve ("My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2"), Heather Matarazzo, and Michael Monks.
Manson Girls follows a young girl from a wealthy Malibu family who fell under Manson's spell. She was not one the "Family" members...
We got word today that Moseley will be playing the role of Charlie in Susanna Lo's upcoming film, Manson Girls, which also stars Laura Harring (The Caller, One Missed Call, The Punisher), Patti D'Arbanville ("Rescue Me," "Nip/Tuck"), Estella Warren (Planet of the Apes, The Cooler), Monica Keena (Freddy vs. Jason, Night of the Demons), Stella Maeve ("My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2"), Heather Matarazzo, and Michael Monks.
Manson Girls follows a young girl from a wealthy Malibu family who fell under Manson's spell. She was not one the "Family" members...
- 1/6/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Bloody Disgusting has learned that Bill Moseley has been cast as "Charles Manson" in Susanna Lo's long-gestured Manson Girls, which is now said to begin lensing this coming March in Los Angeles. Eric Balfour, Tania Raymonde, Brit Morgan, Jennifer Landon and Chad Faust all join the previously announced Heather Matarazzo, Michael Monks, Laura Harring, Patti D'Arbanville, Estella Warren, Monica Keena, Stella Maeve. Thora Birch is no longer cast. The pic follows a young girl from a wealthy Malibu family who fell under Manson's spell. She was not one the "Family" members involved in the clan's infamous murder spree, but Pitman was later imprisoned after she became involved with the Aryan Brotherhood and was convicted of being an accessory (after the fact) to murder.
- 1/5/2011
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Manson Girls film has found its Charles Manson. Bloody-Disgusting reported that Bill Moseley is filling the role (although, does anyone think he might be a tad too old for the part?). He'll be joining Monica Keena, Laura Harring, Jennifer Landon, Heather Matarazzo, Estella Warren, Patti D'Arbanville, Eric Balfour and Michael Monks for director Susanna Lo. Shooting begins in March in and around Los Angeles.
- 1/5/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Birch is dropped from Susanna Lo's thriller biopic of Manson follower Sandra Good.
Director Susanna Lo tells us that Birch's father/manager, Jack Birch, has caused a ruckus in the production and Thora will pay the price by getting ousted from the much-coveted role of Sandra Good in the film Manson Girls (Lindsay Lohan was once slated to star in the movie, but I think we all know what happened with that). Heather Matarazzo is still on board to play Sadie Atkins.
"Thora is a great actress," says Lo, "but there have been several problems with her father/manager that make it too difficult to work things out in an ensemble cast situation where everything needs to be balanced and fair to the whole cast. You can quote me on that. On Wednesday, January 5, you will see a fresh Breakdown go out recasting the role of Sandra Good, which...
Director Susanna Lo tells us that Birch's father/manager, Jack Birch, has caused a ruckus in the production and Thora will pay the price by getting ousted from the much-coveted role of Sandra Good in the film Manson Girls (Lindsay Lohan was once slated to star in the movie, but I think we all know what happened with that). Heather Matarazzo is still on board to play Sadie Atkins.
"Thora is a great actress," says Lo, "but there have been several problems with her father/manager that make it too difficult to work things out in an ensemble cast situation where everything needs to be balanced and fair to the whole cast. You can quote me on that. On Wednesday, January 5, you will see a fresh Breakdown go out recasting the role of Sandra Good, which...
- 1/4/2011
- by Superheidi
- Planet Fury
Thora Birch ('The Hole', 'American Beauty') looks like she'll at last be getting a bit of new female company on the new Charles Manson project 'Manson Girls', written and directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Susanna Lo. And they include the curvy Laura Harring, most remembered surely for her incredible lesbian scene with Naomi Watts in David Lynch's 'Mulholland Dr.'. Cutie Monica Keena ('Freddy vs. Jason', 'Night of the Demons'), sweetie Stella Maeve ('My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2') and the beautiful model turned actress Estella Warren (below) have all signed up too! Patti D'Arbanville, Heather Matarazzo, and Michael Monks round of the cast. Check out Estella below and find solace in the fact that she's not one to shy away from some tasteful topless shots....
- 12/1/2010
- Horror Asylum
Susanna Lo's drama steeped in the horrific world of the Manson Family, Manson Girls , begins shooting in March and the IMDb has yielded cast details. Monica Keena, Laura Harring, Jennifer Landon, Heather Matarazzo, Thora Birch, Estella Warren, Patti D'Arbanville and Michael Monks fill out the principal players so far. Matarazzo is said to be playing Sadie Atkins while Keena will star as Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme. Interesting stuff. Linsday Lohan was originally rumored to star in the film back in 2008.
- 11/30/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Susanna Lo is taking over the writing and directing of the long-talked-about Manson Girls movie.
Beginning in February 2011, acclaimed filmmaker Susanna Lo (Black & White: A Love Story) is the new director of the weird, once-starring-Lindsay-Lohan, now-starring-Thora Birch movie about the women of the Manson Family aptly entitled The Manson Girls, taking over from Matthew Bright. Bd yesterday reported that one of our faves, Thora Birch, will be cast in the crazy bitch's stead as Nancy Pitman, a wealthy gal from Malibu who was caught smuggling LSD to Manson in jail in 1970. Also known as Brenda McCann and Brindle, she served three years for the James and Lauren Willett murder conspiracy and later joined the Aryan Brotherhood.
Nancy Pitman (left) & Thora Birch
Thora Birch has turned a few straight-to-dvd genre flicks the past several years, none of them quite doing her acting talents justice, like Winter of Frozen Dreams, Deadline,...
Beginning in February 2011, acclaimed filmmaker Susanna Lo (Black & White: A Love Story) is the new director of the weird, once-starring-Lindsay-Lohan, now-starring-Thora Birch movie about the women of the Manson Family aptly entitled The Manson Girls, taking over from Matthew Bright. Bd yesterday reported that one of our faves, Thora Birch, will be cast in the crazy bitch's stead as Nancy Pitman, a wealthy gal from Malibu who was caught smuggling LSD to Manson in jail in 1970. Also known as Brenda McCann and Brindle, she served three years for the James and Lauren Willett murder conspiracy and later joined the Aryan Brotherhood.
Nancy Pitman (left) & Thora Birch
Thora Birch has turned a few straight-to-dvd genre flicks the past several years, none of them quite doing her acting talents justice, like Winter of Frozen Dreams, Deadline,...
- 9/29/2010
- by Superheidi
- Planet Fury
'Manson Girls', not to be confused with the UK DVD release 'Manson Girl' (Aka: 'Manson, My Name Is Evil'), has reportedly gone through a couple of casting and directorial changes. Susanna Lo is taking over the writing and helming responsibilities from writer Matthew Bright on this project. And Lohan is being replaced by Thora Birch ('The Hole', 'Train', 'Deadline'). She'll be joining pre-cast performers Heather Matarazzo, Nikki Blonsky, Erin Kelly, Jennifer Landon and Michael Monks. 'Manson Girls follows a young girl from a wealthy Malibu family who fell under Manson's spell. She was not one the 'Family' members involved in the clan's infamous murder spree, but Pitman was later imprisoned after she became involved with the Aryan Brotherhood and was convicted of being an accessory (after the fact) to murder.' The shoot will begin next February...
- 9/29/2010
- Horror Asylum
Charlie's legacy, as infamous as it is, will surely live on long after we're all gone. Word just came down about some recent changes to the latest flick based on his madness, and we're here to fill in the dots for you.
According to Bloody Disgusting Susanna Lo is replacing Matthew Bright as the writer/director of Manson Girls. Given Lindsey Lohan's recent troubles, Bd also reports that Thora Birch (pictured right; Train, Deadline) will be replacing Lohan as the lead. Heather Matarazzo (Hostel Part II), Nikki Blonsky, Jennifer Landon, Erin Kelly, and Michael Monks will also star.
Manson Girls follows a young girl from a wealthy Malibu family who fell under Manson's spell. She was not one the "Family" members involved in the clan's infamous murder spree but was later imprisoned after she became involved with the Aryan Brotherhood and was convicted of being an accessory (after the fact) to murder.
According to Bloody Disgusting Susanna Lo is replacing Matthew Bright as the writer/director of Manson Girls. Given Lindsey Lohan's recent troubles, Bd also reports that Thora Birch (pictured right; Train, Deadline) will be replacing Lohan as the lead. Heather Matarazzo (Hostel Part II), Nikki Blonsky, Jennifer Landon, Erin Kelly, and Michael Monks will also star.
Manson Girls follows a young girl from a wealthy Malibu family who fell under Manson's spell. She was not one the "Family" members involved in the clan's infamous murder spree but was later imprisoned after she became involved with the Aryan Brotherhood and was convicted of being an accessory (after the fact) to murder.
- 9/29/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Bloody Disgusting just received word that Susanna Lo is replacing Matthew Bright as the writer/director of Manson Girls, which will now begin shooting in February. As previously reported, Lindsay Lohan is no longer attached. Instead, we've learned that Thora Birch (Train), Heather Matarazzo, Nikki Blonsky, Jennifer Landon, Erin Kelly, and Michael Monks will all star in the pic that follows a young girl from a wealthy Malibu family who fell under Manson's spell. She was not one the "Family" members involved in the clan's infamous murder spree, but Pitman was later imprisoned after she became involved with the Aryan Brotherhood and was convicted of being an accessory (after the fact) to murder.
- 9/29/2010
- bloody-disgusting.com
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