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      Slasher

      2004 1h 27m Documentary List
      67% Tomatometer 6 Reviews 63% Audience Score 500+ Ratings Over the course of one weekend in Memphis, Tenn., "freelance" used car salesman Michael Bennett does his best to entice customers to a blowout sale at a local dealership. With his loud, rapid-fire speech and the help of two of his trusted friends, Michael works the crowd and tries to sell at least 50 cars so he can earn a bonus. When he's not at the dealership, Michael visits a nearby strip club and hangs out at a neighborhood bar, planning his next sales move. Read More Read Less

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      John Leonard New York Magazine/Vulture ... we reel away from the small screen, vowing perhaps an anchorite stint of silence, abstinence, and wild berries. Jan 23, 2018 Full Review Rory L. Aronsky Film Threat ....a high-spirited documentary.... Rated: 4/5 Apr 1, 2005 Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com Rated: 4/5 Jun 20, 2004 Full Review Erik Childress eFilmCritic.com Like Hitchcock once said, an audience will be in touch with any character if they're good at their job. Michael Bennett is a character. Rated: 3.5/4 Apr 6, 2004 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 4/5 Mar 26, 2004 Full Review Oz eFilmCritic.com It seems to be a case of pointing a camera at a subject and hoping he does the rest, and [this subject] just doesn't do enough to help Landis get away with that thinking. Rated: 3/5 Mar 25, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member It's good to see a John Landis helmed project that is as funny as his earlier films. Slasher delivers the documentary goods in finding an entertaining character and capturing characters on the lot. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Riveting documentary that keeps you amused for the full 85 minutes. The subject matter might seem boring but this movie is all about the people. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Good movie about the Traveling Car Liquidation Business, Mike Bennett is the subject of the movie/Documentary. Old school guy, worked with him years ago in Missouri at a Ford Store...Man loves to drink, as shown on the movie..lol Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member A recommendation from my boy Greg. Great movie. Funny and sad doc: my favorite kind of doc. Surprised I ain't heard of this before. John Landis, promote your shit. Btw the DVD is non-anamorphic, so be aware of that. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member This was a great documentary that I saw a few years ago on cable. Check it out if you can. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Definitely one of those "I can't believe someone actually does this for a living" moments. But Michael Bennett, whether he likes it or not, seems born to hustle used cars. A bit depressing to see the strapped inhabitants of one of America's decaying cities either completely unable to buy cars, or worse, signing up for financing they most likely won't be able to afford. But hey, the soundtrack is pretty awesome! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Over the course of one weekend in Memphis, Tenn., "freelance" used car salesman Michael Bennett does his best to entice customers to a blowout sale at a local dealership. With his loud, rapid-fire speech and the help of two of his trusted friends, Michael works the crowd and tries to sell at least 50 cars so he can earn a bonus. When he's not at the dealership, Michael visits a nearby strip club and hangs out at a neighborhood bar, planning his next sales move.
      Director
      John Landis
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Jul 27, 2004
      Runtime
      1h 27m