Scarecrow-88 Wheeler(King III)is to help Slick(Tommy Lamey)kidnap a retired wealthy businessman, a known fixture in his community, in the hopes of getting a ransom.Phillips(Herschel Mays)is a retired oil man who meets Wheeler, both exchanging positive interaction with each other. Wheeler, at this point(..the meet up twice, with Phillips treating Wheeler to a pop and coffee, kind gestures from a kind man)doesn't know Phillips is the man he is to kidnap.I don't know where they got this kid at but he's an adorable Dennis the Menace clone and his reactions towards slutty mama's sex with a john is priceless! You see the film establishes that the reason, the major contributing factor, for Wheeler's psychosis derives from watching his mama sleep with guys! His views of older men and women is skewed to say the least.I don't know where they dug up John King III, but he's quite a character. Pudgy, with a mop of hair, King III(..we'll such say that he's not the most snappy dresser) isn't exactly the most imposing presence, but his unspectacular look actually makes him a rather interesting psychopath. His scene with Phillips(..after smashing his glasses for kicks!)teasing the "old man" by working around his face with a pocket knife, talking about what he might do to his daughter, is a riot(..it takes place as Slick is driving Wheeler's Dodge to his cabin where they plan to keep Phillips). Slick sure doesn't expect to have such a deranged partner, and Wheeler gets so worked up sometimes, he can't help but torment Phillips, for whom he has contempt for. Wheeler's a confident, cocky bastard, and King III provides the character with a swagger. He's so repulsive, Wheeler spends time with Phillips' daughter stopping "by for a visit" he so claims, but it's more or less just for his own sick amusement. What Phillips' daughter, Connie(Candy Dee)doesn't realize is that her fiancé is the slime who has masterminded this whole scenario.The rural Arkansas setting sure gives the movie a Southern flavor(..there's a deadness in the open spaces, rail road tracks, and abandoned buildings which line the fields and roads, barb-wire fences, cattle grazing) and mood. But, I won't pretend it's handsomely made, which would be false, but it's lack of quality results in a cheap feel which suits the material. And, just wait until you get a load of the extensive chase(..it's quite a marathon!) where Slick must pursue Phillips, who breaks away once Wheeler has left to call to confirm the kidnapping, through fields and forest(..even coming across some pigs!)..both are so exhausted at the end, neither can barely move! While all this is going on, Wheeler is goofing off, stopping by to attempt to score some weed, pick up some Kentucky Fried Chicken, and a bar to pour beer over a teenage(..and buck naked) Linnea Quigley(..he humiliates her because she reminds him of his abusive mommy!). Not to worry, the film features a SECOND(!)foot race as a police deputy chases after Steve(Reed Johnson), the one responsible for the whole kidnap plot(..it ends inside a factory).This would undoubtedly fall under the "hickploitation trash" category..Rob Zombie would love this one. Country music is the score of choice featured throughout, adding to the sleazy atmosphere of the whole movie. Regarding Quigley, the camera lingers on her doused naked body for long periods as she sobs in embarrassment..I didn't know how to respond to this scene as I had conflicting feelings, as I'm sure others will as well. Wheeler's unflattering fate, appropriate for such a disgusting cretin, is shot in slow motion(..with flashbacks of mama kicking her boy on the ground!)fittingly closing the film.

shaell This film is UNIQUE. Its so bad yet soooo good. Its rich with wondrous little moments found in no other film. And it has an authentic southern American quality that Hollywood often fails to capture. The vintage 70's south is crystallized perfectly in all its glory. This film is just plain fun for anyone with a discerning eye for tongue in cheek audacity. The characters are sharply contrasted against each other - very colorful, very animated, and the bad acting seems to do them a service. The main character, Wheeler, is the funniest/creepiest psycho ever. I mean, this guy is chock full of insecurity issues and they bleed right through the screen. If I ever met a guy this socially inept in real life I'd run away in a fit of giggle terror.

Tikkin I must admit, it was mainly the cover art for this that made me buy it. The one with the mask on the front with the title "The Butcher". Sadly the film is another yawn-fest. I can't think of any reason to recommend this film, it's not even good on a 'so bad it's good' level because it's too boring. As you may have heard it has a chase scene that seems to go on forever. Also there's some pathetic "boing" noises scattered throughout. I was getting sick of it so eventually I switched the tape off. The film was apparently made in the mid 70's and this really shows. Don't waste your time on this, the only good thing about it is the cover, if you can find the VHS version titled "The Butcher".

jason_91 Less of a video, more of an experience! Follow the adventures of Wheeler (John King III) and Slick (Tommey Lamey) as they plot to obtain filthy lucre from local oil baron Mr Phillips (Herschel Mays). Watching this film may make you laugh or cry, but most probably it will make you do both! Check out the over the top dialogue e.g. Slick telling Phillips "Nowwwwwww I got Your Asss" after the chase through the woods, the flashbacks to Wheelers childhood (complete with shoddy editing and booming noise!), and the legendary beer pouring over barmaid at the end. A must for all bad movie fans.