Tourist Trap (1979) | Custom (VHS)

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Title: Tourist Trap (1979)

Alternate Title: Tourist Trap

Genre: Horror / Slasher

Plot Synopsis
A group of young travelers crossing the desert find themselves stranded when their car breaks down near a remote roadside attraction known as Slausen’s Lost Oasis, a decaying museum filled with eerily lifelike mannequins. The quiet proprietor offers assistance, but it quickly becomes clear that something is terribly wrong. As night falls, the travelers are stalked by a mysterious force, and the mannequins themselves seem to come alive, turning the abandoned attraction into a nightmarish trap where escape may be impossible.

Cast and Crew

• Director: David Schmoeller

• Writers: David Schmoeller, J. Larry Carroll

• Cast:

  • Chuck Connors as Mr. Slausen

  • Jocelyn Jones

  • Jon Van Ness

  • Robin Sherwood

  • Tanya Roberts

  • Dawn Jeffory

  • Keith McDermott

  • Victoria Richart

YouTube Trailer: Tourist Trap | Trailer

IMDb: Tourist Trap (1979)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Ian West — ★★★★½
   “A strange little picture filled with idiosyncrasies that make it such a special gem in my eyes… a late ’70s slasher with tons of eerie atmosphere.”

2. PlainSimpleTom — ★★★★
   “Creepy mannequin moments and a killer with wickedly entertaining scenes make this a fun, vintage horror.”

3. Arba4 — ★★★★★
   “To me it was so terrifying… peak horror for its time.”

4. maddie — ★★★★½
   “Loved this; the atmosphere and practical effects make it incredibly engaging.”

5. vavilina — ★★
   “A strong concept and score, even if the supernatural elements and pacing didn’t fully land.”

Meta Description: A cult late-1970s horror favorite, Tourist Trap strands a group of young travelers at a creepy roadside museum where eerie mannequins and a mysterious killer turn a desert detour into a chilling fight for survival.