Tourist Trap

Tourist Trap (1979)

Timing: 1:30 (90 min)

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Release date

1979-03-14

Country

United States

Production

Compass International Pictures, Charles Band Productions

Genre

Horror, Fantasy

Budget

$800 000

Revenue

$0

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Director

David Schmoeller

Actors

Chuck Connors, Jocelyn Jones, Jon Van Ness, Robin Sherwood, Tanya Roberts, Dawn Jeffory, Keith McDermott, Arlecchino, Victoria Richart, Millie Dill
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Scenario

David Schmoeller, J. Larry Carroll

Producer

J. Larry Carroll, Charles Band

Operator

Nicholas Josef von Sternberg

Composer

Pino Donaggio

Artist

Mary Church

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Editing

Ted Nicolaou
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• Initially, the script included some scenes with nudity, but during the casting process, director David Schmoeller felt awkward mentioning it in the presence of Tanya Roberts (1949-2021) and other actresses, so he remained silent. When it came time to film the bathing scene, Schmoeller finally gathered his courage and asked the actresses if they would object to "nudity." They conferred and replied that it would be better to do without it.
• The original title of the film translates as “Tourist Trap”.
• Director David Schmoeller was frankly surprised when the film received a “PG” rating (parental guidance suggested), despite its content and scenes of violence, which he himself considered excessive. He believed the film would have been more popular with audiences if it had been rated “R” (under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian).
• The original script included some scenes with nudity, but during the casting process, director David Schmoeller felt awkward mentioning this in the presence of Tanya Roberts (1949-2021) and other actresses, so he remained silent. When it came time to shoot the bathing scene, Schmoeller finally mustered the courage and asked the actresses if they would object to “nudity.” They conferred and replied that it would be better to do without it.