Review of Turistas (2006) by Renzo V — 15 Sep 2014

"BEWARE OF THE BRAZILIAN ORGAN DEALERS".

- 'Turistas' is a 2006 horror film produced and directed by John Stockwell (Into the Blue, Dark Tide). The movie follows the torture-porn theme of the 'Saw'- and 'Hostel' franchises, but was unable to convince me. The story about a group of young tourists that fall into the hands of organ dealers, feels inspired by some urban legend, but just falls apart along the way. Needless to say why the film was no success in Brazil. Starring: Josh Duhamel (Transformers saga), Melissa George (The Amityville Horror Remake, 30 Days of Night) and Olivia Wilde(Cowboys & Aliens, Tron Legacy). 'You'll be dying to stay!'.

Alex (Duhamel), his sister Bea (Wilde) and their friend Amy are backpacking in Brazil. One day they decide to take the local bus. After a near death accident with their bus, the youngsters are joined by English tourists Finn and Liam, and the Australian Pru (George). The six of them find a bar and party all night long with the locals. When they wake up, the beach is deserted and all of them have been robbed. They meet the friendly Kiko, who joins them to the nearest town. But there the boys get into trouble when they chase children who are wearing their stolen items. To prevent more trouble, Kiko guides the group to his uncle's house in the woods, where they can wait for the next bus to come. Unknowingly, the tourists walk into a deadly trap...