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Oliver Stone has never been one for shying away from controversy, building a long and largely successful filmography around some of history's most talked-about figures.

So is it any wonder that Stone's next project might just involve the infamous Charles Manson?

Variety is reporting that the murder of Sharon Tate and the activities of the Manson Family cult – the subject of prosecuting attorney Vincent Bugliosi's widely-known book Helter Skelter -- may be turned into a feature film by the director.

One wonders if Stone might take an approach similar to Spike Lee's Summer of Sam and use the tragedy to frame a broader chronicle of a particular place and time – in this case, the turbulent and ever-changing 1960's.

While details on the project are scarce, it would certainly be interesting to see Stone blend his ability to craft tight thrillers with his expertise at history-based narratives.

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