A used car becomes a weapon of psychological warfare in 11 minutes.
A man with his family in tow attempt to return a defective used car to the dealer. Tempers flare, the unexpected happens, and preconceptions are shattered.
Acting
Jacot's escalating desperation hits peak cringe in record time.
Writing
Economical dialogue that weaponizes politeness into aggression.
Direction
Korven traps you in a parking lot of male fragility.
Director
Mark Korven
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Mark Korven is better known as composer for The Witch and The Lighthouse—his ear for tension clearly shaped this visual storytelling.
The title's triple meaning: the defective car, the sucker (Manny), and the acidic taste of watching someone implode in real-time.
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