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Turistas
2006 93 min United States of America R 18+
★4.9
Horror, Thriller
Director: John Stockwell
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Description
A group of young backpackers' vacation turns sour when a bus accident leaves them marooned in a remote Brazilian rural area that holds an ominous secret.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$7.03M
Worldwide:
$14.65M
Starring
Josh Duhamel
Actor
Melissa George
Actor
Olivia Wilde
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
Turistas is a divisive survival thriller that garners praise for its breathtaking Brazilian location photography and tense underwater sequences. However, many critics and viewers find the script generic, the character work thin, and the pacing uneven as it struggles to balance atmospheric exploration with horror elements.
| Production | The film utilizes authentic Brazilian locations, including jungles, beaches, and underwater caves, to provide stunning visual production design. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for relying on tired genre clichés, underdeveloped character motivations, and a predictable plot progression. | |
| Acting | The cast's performance is a major point of contention; some viewers find the acting convincing and suited to a thriller, while others dismiss the characters as forgettable and the acting as weak. | |
| Pacing | The pacing divides opinion, with some appreciating the slow-burn character introduction while others find the film exhausting and plagued by 'filler' sequences. | |
| Theme | The film's attempt at thematic depth regarding socioeconomic exploitation and the moral justifications of its antagonist is often overshadowed by the generic slasher execution. |