4 h. ago CHAOS: The Manson Murders — is this the true story behind the infamous murder cult?

A new Netflix documentary explores how Charles Manson could have been linked to CIA mind-control experiments

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13 h. ago ‘A certain kind of chaos’: Errol Morris unpacks Charles Manson theories

The esteemed documentarian looks back at the shocking murders with a new lens, questioning how much anyone really knows about why it happened“I’m quite convinced that, no matter what I say, I’m not going to be able to convince you to kill for me,” film-maker Errol Morris says drily. “And, alas, I have to say that I don’t have the desire to kill anybody or to convince you to kill on my behalf. It just isn’t there. Call it a weakness of will or weakness of character.”This is not a sentiment that an interviewer is used to hearing from an interviewee. But it makes more sense in context. Morris, who has previously worked as a private detective, is discussing his new documentary, streaming on Netflix from Friday, which challenges official accounts of the most infamous killing spree of the 1960s. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Transgender vegan 'death cult' linked to six grisly killings: They recruited highly

The 'Zizians', described as a transgender, radical vegan 'death cult', have already been linked to six killings, one attempted murder and one faked death in the US.

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3 d. ago I’m Still Here wins Oscar for best international film, becoming first Brazilian film to do so

Brazil’s official entry beats beleaguered French favourite Emilia Pérez to the podiumOscars 2025 — follow live Academy Awards updatesSee complete list of winners and photos from the red carpetI’m Still Here has won the Oscar for best international film at the Academy Awards, which are currently taking place in Los Angeles. It is the first Brazilian film to win the award – and was also the first to be nominated.Directed by Walter Salles and starring Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here is a political drama based on the true story of Eunice Paiva, whose husband Rubens was “disappeared” and murdered in 1970s Brazil. The film had to overcome a lineup including Danish true-crime story The Girl With the Needle, Iran-set legal drama The Seed of the Sacred Fig and trans gangster musical Emilia Pérez, which had been the hot favourite for the award.Anora wins best original and Conclave wins best adapted screenplayKieran Culkin and Zoe Saldaña win supporting prizesNo Other Land wins best documentar...

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6 d. ago Overworked TV producer who made true crime documentaries about murderers and paedophiles took his own life after developing crippling 'chronic migraines and insomnia', inquest told

John Balson, a 40-year-old freelancer, took his own life after leaving a letter for his family detailing his struggles with mental health and overworking, it was said.

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8 d. ago Inside the wild true crime 'Staircase Murder' story fans are convinced inspired the White Lotus Ratliff family

White Lotus fans are constantly looking for hints about the murderer and victim throughout the season, unraveling the mysteries that the show's creator Mike White presents.

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1 week ago A Thousand Blows true story: Inside the real infamous Forty Elephants all

A Thousand Blows brings to life real-life characters that walked the dirty East End streets more than 100 years ago.

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1 week ago Crypto billionaires the Winklevoss twins target the Premier League as they become part

They shot to fame after an infamous fall-out with Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg , a story so sensational that it was forever immortalized on the silver screen.

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2 w. ago How the billionaire 'crypto bro' Winklevoss twins who sued Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network bought an English amateur football club

They shot to fame after an infamous fall-out with Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg , a story so sensational that it was forever immortalized on the silver screen.

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2 w. ago Gabby Petito's family hit back at Netflix documentary about daughter's brutal murder with furious message

Netflix's new true-crime documentary which focuses on the murder of American vlogger Gabby Petito has sparked controversy with her family.

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