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The Tourist Trap [1979] (Region 1) (NTSC)
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Chainsaw Atmosphere
Review date: 2007-08-13 Rating: 8 out of 10
For anyone looking for a light in the mid 70s aftermath of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, this just might be it.
A lack of gore is made up by scenery and atmosphere. It's standard drive by movie hokum, with teenagers (with various acting skills), derilict gas stations, spooky houses, and dolls coming to life. However, Chuck Conners chews the scenery and spits it out, as does the scriptwriter, who delivers many original moments - the final ten minutes are simply splendid. And, apart from the killer's costume, there are no predictable cliches either.
Though, the first eight minutes of the film throws too many of its cards on the table by revealing the killers telekenetic powers too early, this is recommended to fans of the Chainsaw/Hills Have Eyes cycle.
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Reviews
okay but dated spook show
Review date: 2007-07-23 Rating: 6 out of 10
Basic plot. Teens car breaks down at the lost oasis. The owner takes them in but his mad brother who is obsessed with mannequin dolls and masks decides to stalk them one by one. Pretty average movie, parts of the plot have not aged well at all (you can see who the killer is a mile away), no blood at all so avoid if thats what you are looking for. Does have some freaky scences especially with the mannequins with the big mouths and freaky dolls. Some of the bits with the killer using his powers (which are never explained) are pretty good thou. Not an essential purchase by any means but okay if your bored. Kinda like a no blood and slighty predictable mix of dolls and the texas chainsaw massacre.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Robin Sherwood
Chuck Connors
Jon Van Ness
Tanya Roberts
Jocelyn Jones
Director(s):
Recording label: Cult Video
Manufacturer: Cult Video
EAN: 9781573471046
Binding: DVD
ISBN: 1573471046
Number of items: 1
Format: Anamorphic, Colour, Widescreen, NTSC,
Release date: 1998-07-28
Universal product code (UPC): 763843802261
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
DVD layers: 1
DVD sides: 1
Picture format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Theatrical release date: 1979-03-16
Language: English (Original Language)