Slasher (2004) (TV)

User Rating:

7.1/10   

Director:

John Landis

Release Date:

19 June 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary

Plot:

A documentary on a stereotypically shady used car salesman, one who convinces customers to buy vehicles that others have deemed unfit for sale. |

Plot Keywords:

Salesman | Used Car

Cast

Christin Ackerman	...	Hostess
Michael Bennett	...	Himself (the Slasher)

Runtime:

USA:85 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Filming Locations:

Huntington Beach, California, USA

Company:

Independent Film Channel (IFC)

Quotes:

Terry (Inventory Manager): "Slasher". That looks like some blood gonna be in that, don't it? You know, like Jason.

Movie Connections:

References Tombstone (1993)

Tragic

I just saw this on the Independent Film Channel, and I really liked it in the same way that I enjoyed Glengarry Glenross, although GGGR was much better. Once you got past the main character's obvious superficial charisma (not always appealing charisma, btw) the film made clear the sad, thankless life a salesman leads, and that this guy was their "leader", a highly paid sales consultant, is astonishing. The movie was depressing and highly instructive, and very entertaining. Anyone who likes films with interesting characters, or anyone who has ever been in sales at any level, or even anyone who is in the market for a used car should enjoy this film.