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Article: New Slasher film reveals cutthroat used-car world.(News)
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- Automotive News
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- July 12, 2004
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Byline: Arlena Sawyers
John Landis is best known for directing such movie comedies as Animal House and The Blues Brothers and the video of Michael Jackson's hit song "Thriller.'' But his newest project is a documentary about a traveling used-car salesman.
The film is called Slasher. That's also the nickname of its central character, Michael Bennett. He isn't like Jason or Freddy. Rather, the nickname refers to Bennett's willingness to cut prices drastically to make quick sales.
The movie debuted last month on the Independent Film Channel on cable TV and will be released on DVD on Tuesday, July 13. It depicts Bennett's antics as he tries to ...