Tourist Trap (1979) Collector's Edition Blu-ray Arrives Jan 14 from Umbrella
Umbrella Entertainment releases a Numbered Collector's Edition Blu-ray of David Schmoeller’s Tourist Trap with new commentaries, interviews and booklet
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Tourist Trap (1979), directed by David Schmoeller is being released as a Numbered Collector's Edition Blu-ray from Umbrella Entertainment on January 14, 2026.
The film follows a group of friends, played by Jocelyn Jones, Jon Van Ness, Robin Sherwood and Tanya Roberts, who become stranded at a remote roadside museum. They encounter the eerie Mr. Slausen, played by Chuck Connors, who uses his telekinetic powers to manipulate lifelike mannequins and deadly traps. What seemed like a simple stop quickly turns into a fight for survival as they are stalked through the night. The film has gone on to achieve cult status over the years. Notably, Stephen King praised the film in his book Danse Macabre (1981).
Tourist Trap (1979), directed by David Schmoeller is being released as a Numbered Collector's Edition Blu-ray from Umbrella Entertainment on January 14, 2026.
The film follows a group of friends, played by Jocelyn Jones, Jon Van Ness, Robin Sherwood and Tanya Roberts, who become stranded at a remote roadside museum. They encounter the eerie Mr. Slausen, played by Chuck Connors, who uses his telekinetic powers to manipulate lifelike mannequins and deadly traps. What seemed like a simple stop quickly turns into a fight for survival as they are stalked through the night. The film has gone on to achieve cult status over the years. Notably, Stephen King praised the film in his book Danse Macabre (1981).
The release presents supernatural horror on a single 1080p disc with both DTS‑HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 tracks along with English subtitles.
Special features include audio commentaries, new interviews with Jocelyn Jones and Jon Van Ness and featurettes such as "Exit Through the Chop Shop: The Making of Tourist Trap" and "Slausen’s Lost Scenes from Script to Screen". Also included is the 1999 interview with director David Schmoeller, the alternate cut of the film, and the theatrical trailer.
The edition will be housed in a custom rigid case and slipcase with illustrations by Johny ‘Visibly Wasted’ Bekavac and includes a 48-page book with new essays, eight collector’s art cards and an A3 reversible poster. Released as a numbered edition.
Release Contents:
- 48‑page book of behind‑the‑scenes material and new essays by Justin Beahm and Nat Brehmer: Printed booklet with new writing and archive material.
- Custom illustration rigid case by Johny ‘Visibly Wasted’ Bekavac: Exclusive illustrated rigid case.
- Custom illustration slipcase by Johny ‘Visibly Wasted’ Bekavac: Matching illustrated slipcase.
- 8 art cards: Set of eight collectible art cards.
- A3 reversible poster: Double‑sided poster in A3 format.
- Limited edition numbered release: Individually numbered Collector's Edition.
- NEW! Audio Commentary with Full Moon Historian Nat Brehmer: New commentary track.
- NEW! Surviving Slausen: Interview with Actor Jocelyn Jones: New interview.
- NEW! Roadside Nightmare: Interview with Actor Jon Van Ness: New interview.
- NEW! Slausen's Lost Scenes from Script to Screen: Jarret Gahan on Tourist Trap: New featurette.
- Audio Commentary with Director David Schmoeller: Director commentary track.
- Exit Through the Chop Shop: The Making of Tourist Trap: Featurette on the film's production.
- Tourist Trap: A 1999 Interview with Director David Schmoeller: Archival interview.
- Tourist Trap: Alternate Cut: Alternate version of the film included on disc.
- Trailer: Theatrical preview.
Release Date: January 14, 2026
The release presents supernatural horror on a single 1080p disc with both DTS‑HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 tracks along with English subtitles.
Special features include audio commentaries, new interviews with Jocelyn Jones and Jon Van Ness and featurettes such as "Exit Through the Chop Shop: The Making of Tourist Trap" and "Slausen’s Lost Scenes from Script to Screen". Also included is the 1999 interview with director David Schmoeller, the alternate cut of the film, and the theatrical trailer.
The edition will be housed in a custom rigid case and slipcase with illustrations by Johny ‘Visibly Wasted’ Bekavac and includes a 48-page book with new essays, eight collector’s art cards and an A3 reversible poster. Released as a numbered edition.
Release Contents:
- 48‑page book of behind‑the‑scenes material and new essays by Justin Beahm and Nat Brehmer: Printed booklet with new writing and archive material.
- Custom illustration rigid case by Johny ‘Visibly Wasted’ Bekavac: Exclusive illustrated rigid case.
- Custom illustration slipcase by Johny ‘Visibly Wasted’ Bekavac: Matching illustrated slipcase.
- 8 art cards: Set of eight collectible art cards.
- A3 reversible poster: Double‑sided poster in A3 format.
- Limited edition numbered release: Individually numbered Collector's Edition.
- NEW! Audio Commentary with Full Moon Historian Nat Brehmer: New commentary track.
- NEW! Surviving Slausen: Interview with Actor Jocelyn Jones: New interview.
- NEW! Roadside Nightmare: Interview with Actor Jon Van Ness: New interview.
- NEW! Slausen's Lost Scenes from Script to Screen: Jarret Gahan on Tourist Trap: New featurette.
- Audio Commentary with Director David Schmoeller: Director commentary track.
- Exit Through the Chop Shop: The Making of Tourist Trap: Featurette on the film's production.
- Tourist Trap: A 1999 Interview with Director David Schmoeller: Archival interview.
- Tourist Trap: Alternate Cut: Alternate version of the film included on disc.
- Trailer: Theatrical preview.
Release Date: January 14, 2026