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Tourist Trap

Feb 25, 2009 | 1 Comment | @andrewmarcec

Ah, yes we’ve all seen those roadside attractions as we roadtrip with family or friends that boast about having the world’s largest ball of string, or bigfoot locked in a small wooden cage out back. Most of us are smart enough to see a scam right away, but in the 80s this seemed to be where every car, no matter what the model, broke down. Tourist Trap is no exception.

A group of kids car breaks down on the highway so they decide to pull off and take a stop at the Manequinne museum that is a little ways down on a dirt path. Not only did they feel comfortable enough to stop, but all the girls seemed to feel okay with going skinny dipping in a lake filled with water mocassins. The old pervert that runs the museum stumbles upon them and doesn’t leave their side until he has shown them all his museum. Long story short, people start dying.

This film takes elements of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”, “Carrie”, House of Wax”, and so many other cliche films and tries to form a semi watchable film. The one good part about it is that Tanya Roberts (Donna’s mom from “That 70s Show”) does make an appearance, and some of the mannequines are actaully incredbily creepy.

If you are looking for mild entertainment to just kill time, or to create your own MST3K soundtrack to this is the perfect film. Otherwise, just like the worlds largest breakfast burrito…stay away!

1.5 out of 5