From time to time I will review a classic horror gem from the past here at EYEPUS. And the classic review for this week is the 1979 horror yarn TOURIST TRAP, Starring Chuck Connors, Jocelyn Jones and then beautiful Tanya Roberts (the 1970's Megan Fox look alike). I was eight years old when I begged my dad to see this film at the local small town movie theater back in 79, then growing up in my pre-teen days watching it all the time on tv. TOURIST TRAP is one of my favorite horror movies of all time. On a hot day, a group of teens get stuck on the road, in a path near the road they find their way to an almost abandoned museum with mannequins (some look life-like). They meet the owner (Chuck Connors), who seems like a sweet man at first, but a deadly psycho with telekinetic powers (sorry for the spoiler). With his powers he could make things move especially mannequins and sharp objects. He wears masks made out of plaster and blonde wigs. He plays with baby dolls. He chases after the teens, especially Molly (Jocelyn Jones) who he becomes obsessed over. He is one psycho not to be fucked with. The music by Pino Donaggio is eerie and haunting. Especially the beginning credits. The amazing cinematography - lots of close-ups of the mannequins, the psycho running in the dark woods after Molly with a dummy head in hand screaming; close-up of the victims getting slowly killed (the scarf choking scene, the plaster face scene, the axe in head, and more).
A top notch great cast turning some incredible performances. TOURIST TRAP was directed by David Schmoeller (PUPPETMASTER, CRAWLSPACE, THE SEDUCTION) and is the best he ever done. The film was rated PG, the blood is very minimal, no gore, but the way each teen gets killed off is very horrific. The 20th Anniversary DVD is available for 5 bucks at half.com. Get the dvd before it becomes a collectible...
TOURIST TRAP a classic gem - A MUST SEE. FOUR STARS.
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