Tourist Trap
“Every year young people disappear.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Uncut TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-22
Top Cast
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Chuck Connors
Mr. Slausen / Davey Slausen
Jocelyn Jones
Molly
Jon Van Ness
Jerry
Robin Sherwood
Eileen
Tanya Roberts
Becky
Dawn Jeffory
Tina
Keith McDermott
Woody
Arlecchino
Mannequin
Victoria Richart
Mannequin
Millie Dill
Mannequin
Albert Band
Waxwork Grandfather (uncredited)
Linnea Quigley
Mannequin (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 14, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 25, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$800K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Schmoeller
- Screenplay & Story
- David Schmoeller, J. Larry Carroll
- Original Score
- Pino Donaggio
- Original Title
- Tourist Trap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $800K
- Production Studios
- Charles Band Productions, Compass International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Schmoeller
David Schmoeller, J. Larry Carroll
Pino Donaggio
Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
Ted Nicolaou
Charles Band, J. Larry Carroll
Department Leadership Roster
David Schmoeller
Director
Pino Donaggio
Original Music Composer
Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
Director of Photography
Ted Nicolaou
Editor
David Schmoeller
Writer
J. Larry Carroll
Writer
J. Larry Carroll
Producer
Sandra Lee Gimpel
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tourist Trap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tourist Trap about?
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.
Who directed Tourist Trap?
Tourist Trap was directed by David Schmoeller.
Who stars in Tourist Trap?
The principal cast of Tourist Trap includes Chuck Connors, Jocelyn Jones, Jon Van Ness, Robin Sherwood, Tanya Roberts.
When was Tourist Trap released and how long is it?
Tourist Trap was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Tourist Trap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tourist Trap was composed by Pino Donaggio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tourist Trap?
Tourist Trap holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).