Tourist Trap (1979): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Tourist Trap is a 1979 horror film directed by David Schmoeller, starring Robin Sherwood, Keith McDermott and Tanya Roberts. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- David Schmoeller
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tourist Trap About?
The premise of Tourist Trap without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of teenagers searching for a missing friend find themselves stranded and taken in by the seemingly helpful Mr. Slausen. He leads them to his brother’s doll museum, but their trip takes a sinister turn when they are pursued by a psychopathic killer. This killer possesses supernatural abilities, bringing the museum’s life-size mannequins to terrifying life and turning their search into a desperate fight for survival.
Tourist Trap Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mannequin
- mask
- skinny dipping
- slasher
- violence
- schizophrenia
- old dark house
- psychopath
- captive
- murder
- insanity
- fear
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- guilt
- strangulation
- flashlight
- psychopathic killer
- serial killer
- group of friends
- supernatural power
- telekinesis
- masked killer
- stabbed in the head
- masked man
- fratricide
- uxoricide
- lifting someone into the air
- red scarf
- impalement
- shotgun
- woods
- widower
- axe
- friend
- car trouble
- strapped to a table
- obsession
- deception
- title spoken by character
- inanimate object comes to life
- two word title
- alliterative title
- b movie
- grindhouse film
- tourist trap
- automaton
- redneck
- backwoods
- flat tire
- jumping through a window
- pickup truck
Tourist Trap Cast
Robin Sherwood leads the cast, with Keith McDermott and Tanya Roberts. Directed by David Schmoeller; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Schmoeller
Also Starring in Tourist Trap
· 6 moreMore from David Schmoeller
More films directed by David Schmoeller, best-rated first: The Seduction, Netherworld, Puppetmaster and Catacombs.
Tourist Trap Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate Tourist Trap 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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TMDB 61% User score
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Tourist Trap Plot Summary
What happens in Tourist Trap from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Eileen, played by Robin Sherwood, embarks on a journey through the desert with her boyfriend, Woody, portrayed by Keith McDermott. However, their adventure takes a dark turn when they suffer a flat tire, prompting Woody to venture out in search of a gas station. Meanwhile, their friends—Becky, depicted by Tanya Roberts, Jerry, played by Jon Van Ness, and Molly, portrayed by Jocelyn Jones—are traveling in a separate vehicle and arrive to find Eileen waiting.
Woody discovers a seemingly abandoned gas station, but upon entering a back room, he finds himself trapped as the door slams shut behind him. Inside, numerous mannequins materialize, and chaos ensues as objects are hurled at him, culminating in a brutal demise when a metal pipe pierces through him.
Full summary
The whole story of Tourist Trap, scene by scene
Tourist Trap Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Tourist Trap (1979) Original Trailer [FHD]
- Trailer Tourist Trap Uncut Trailer
How Well Do You Know Tourist Trap?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is Eileen's boyfriend in 'Tourist Trap'?
Cars in Tourist Trap
3 cars on screen, including the 1974 Volkswagen Thing Typ 181 and the 1965 Chevrolet C-Series.
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1974 Volkswagen Thing Typ 181 Important role -
1965 Chevrolet C-Series Minor role -
1963 Buick LeSabre Background role
Tourist Trap Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Armadilha para Turistas” and “Le motel de la terreur”.
- Also known as
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- Armadilha para Turistas
- Le motel de la terreur
- Trampa para turistas
- Kuoleman mannekiinit
- Le piège
- Horror puppet
- Puppet
- Pulapka na turystow
- A Ratoeira
- Dödens mannekänger
- 阴魂不散
- 旅行陷阱
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- Ловушка для туристов
- Turystyczna pułapka
- Nightmare of Terror
- Tourist Trap - Die Touristenfalle
- 吓破胆
- 투어리스트 트랩
- Путешествие в Ад
- Dødens mannequiner
- Pułapka na Turystów
- มันอยู่ในหุ่น
- Past na turisty
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Tourist Trap FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Tourist Trap, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tourist Trap?
Tourist Trap runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Tourist Trap released?
Tourist Trap was released on March 16, 1979.
Who directed Tourist Trap?
Tourist Trap was directed by David Schmoeller.
More films by David Schmoeller Who is in the cast of Tourist Trap?
Tourist Trap stars Robin Sherwood, Keith McDermott and Tanya Roberts, among 10 credited actors.
How is Tourist Trap rated?
Tourist Trap has 6.0/10 on IMDb and 61% on TMDB.
Does Tourist Trap have a post-credit scene?
No. Tourist Trap has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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