Slasher (2004 film)

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Slasher
DVD cover of the movie Slasher.jpg
DVD cover
Directed by John Landis
Produced by Chris Kobin
Stephen Cantor
Daniel Laikand
Release date
  • 2004 (2004)
Running time
85 min.
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Slasher is a 2004 documentary film directed by John Landis for the Independent Film Channel. The film was produced by Chris Kobin, Stephen Cantor, and Daniel Laikand.

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Shot over a weekend in Memphis, Tennessee, the film centers on uber-used car salesman Michael Bennett, a traveling master of the Slasher Sale, Kevin-the-DJ, and Mudd the closer, as they put on a tent-style used car sale. [1]

Reception

The film has met with critical acclaim, it currently holds an 80% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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References

  1. "Eleventh Circuit Issues Ruling in 'Slasher Sale' Trademark Dispute". Martindale.com. Retrieved 27 November 2021.