Tourist Trap
Seen it?1979 | 89 min | Horror, Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: scary moments. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
After their car breaks down, a group of young travelers find themselves stranded at a roadside museum run by the enigmatic Mr. Slausen and populated by his collection of life-like wax mannequins.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$4 million worldwide on a $800K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Schmoeller
- Chuck ConnorsMr. Slausen / Davey Slausen
- Jocelyn JonesMolly
- Jon Van NessJerry
- Robin SherwoodEileen
- Tanya RobertsBecky
- Dawn JefforyTina
- Keith McDermottWoody
- ArlecchinoMannequin
- Victoria RichartMannequin
- Millie DillMannequin