tourist trap is a 1979 american supernatural slasher film directed by david schmoeller and starring chuck connors, jocelyn jones, jon van ness, robin sherwood, and tanya roberts. the film follows a group of young people who stumble upon a roadside museum housing mannequins that wield supernatural powers. schmoeller co-wrote the script with j. larry carroll who served as producer for the film alongside famous producer/director charles band.