An interesting premise isn't done justice by this documentary about the ill-reputed world of car salesmen. Michael Bennett is known as "The Slasher" for swooping into dealerships and cutting prices in a bid to thin the lot in a hurry. One of his more interesting gimmicks gives customers the chance to buy an automobile for just $80. The film provides intriguing insights into how clever dealerships are always one step ahead of an unwitting public. But the whole thing seems so scripted. So much so, in fact, that the first time I watched "Slasher," I thought it was a mockumentary. On paper, Bennett is an interesting enough character to center a film around, but he doesn't translate as well as the filmmakers might have hoped. (Just a note... despite the title, the movie contains no gore).
Review of Slasher
