Tourist Trap (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1979, Tourist Trap is a horror film directed by David Schmoeller, running about 90 minutes. “Every year young people disappear.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After their car breaks down, a group of young travelers find themselves stranded at a roadside museum run by the mysterious Mr. Slausen and populated by his collection of supernatural mannequins.
Who’s in it. Tourist Trap stars Chuck Connors as Mr. Slausen, Jocelyn Jones as Molly, Jon Van Ness as Jerry and Robin Sherwood as Eileen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Tourist Trap has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Shudder Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tourist Trap page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tourist Trap tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tourist Trap (1979)?
- In US, Tourist Trap is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tourist Trap worth watching?
- Tourist Trap holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tourist Trap?
- Tourist Trap stars Chuck Connors, Jocelyn Jones, Jon Van Ness, Robin Sherwood and Tanya Roberts.
- When was Tourist Trap released?
- Tourist Trap was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.