Manson Family Vacation? So this is totally a bloody, murderous horror movie right? Well, not exactly. While Charles Manson and his crazy followers are one aspect of the story, the film is really a comedy about two brothers, one played by Jay Duplass the other by Linas Phillips, on totally different life paths.
Directed by J. Davis, the story centers on Nick, a successful L.A. lawyer and family man whose life is upended by the arrival of his Manson-obsessed brother Conrad who convinces him to go on a road trip. Here's the official synopsis:
Nick Morgan (Jay Duplass) has it all: a loving family, a beautiful home and a successful law practice in Los Angeles. His estranged brother Conrad (Linas Phillips) has nothing but a backpack. When Conrad shows up for a surprise visit, all he wants to do in town is go to the infamous Manson Family murder sites. Reluctantly, Nick joins him and ends up on a road trip that leads the brothers into the modern-day world of Charles Manson.
The film debuted at SXSW and received pretty good praise. Those familiar with the Duplass' other work, such as Jeff Who Lives At Home and the HBO series Togetherness, will catch a similar vibe. Manson Family Vacation hits ITunes and VOD on Oct. 6th.
