Quentin Tarantino to Write, Direct Film About Manson Murders

Killing of Sharon Tate and friends will reportedly feature in Tarantino’s latest

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Quentin Tarantino is setting up shop on Cielo Drive, according to multiple reports. The filmmaker is finishing work on a screenplay about one of the most heinous and tragic crimes in Hollywood history — the Charles Manson murders. He will reportedly direct as well.

News of the film was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

Longtime Tarantino collaborators and champions Harvey and Bob Weinstein are involved in the process, though its unclear if the eponymous production company is on board to finance and release.

Representatives for Tarantino and The Weinstein Company did not respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.

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