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Poster for Turistas

Turistas, also known as Paradise Lost, is a 2006 American horror film directed by John Stockwell. The film follows a group of young tourists who find themselves stranded in a remote Brazilian village, where they encounter a sinister organ-harvesting operation.

Plot[edit]

The story begins with a group of tourists traveling through Brazil. After a bus accident leaves them stranded, they decide to explore the local area. They soon discover a beautiful beach and decide to relax, unaware of the dangers that lurk nearby.

As night falls, the group is drugged and robbed, leaving them without money or passports. They seek help from a local named Kiko, who offers to guide them to safety. However, Kiko leads them deeper into the jungle, where they are captured by a group involved in illegal organ trafficking.

The tourists must use their wits and courage to escape the clutches of the organ harvesters and find their way back to civilization.

Cast[edit]

Josh Duhamel as Alex
Melissa George as Pru
Olivia Wilde as Bea
Desmond Askew as Finn
Beau Garrett as Amy
Max Brown as Liam
Agles Steib as Kiko
Miguel Lunardi as Zamora

Production[edit]

Turistas was filmed on location in Brazil, capturing the lush and sometimes treacherous landscape of the country. The film aimed to create a sense of realism and tension by using natural settings and practical effects.

Themes[edit]

The film explores themes of trust, survival, and the dark side of tourism. It highlights the vulnerability of travelers in unfamiliar environments and the potential dangers that can arise from cultural misunderstandings and exploitation.

Reception[edit]

Upon its release, Turistas received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its suspenseful atmosphere and thrilling sequences, while others criticized it for its portrayal of Brazil and its reliance on horror clichés.

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-== Turistas ==
+{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Turistas''}}
-Turistas is a 2006 American horror film directed by John Stockwell. The movie follows a group of young tourists who find themselves stranded in a remote Brazilian village after a bus accident. As they try to find a way back to civilization, they soon discover that the locals have sinister intentions.
+[[File:Turistas_poster.jpg|thumb|right|Poster for ''Turistas'']]
-=== Plot ===
+'''''Turistas''''', also known as '''''Paradise Lost''''', is a 2006 American horror film directed by John Stockwell. The film follows a group of young tourists who find themselves stranded in a remote Brazilian village, where they encounter a sinister organ-harvesting operation.
-The film begins with a group of young travelers, including Alex, his sister Bea, and their friend Amy, embarking on a vacation in Brazil. After a bus accident leaves them stranded in a remote village, they seek help from the locals. However, they soon realize that the villagers are not as friendly as they initially seemed.
+==Plot==
+The story begins with a group of [[tourists]] traveling through [[Brazil]]. After a bus accident leaves them stranded, they decide to explore the local area. They soon discover a beautiful beach and decide to relax, unaware of the dangers that lurk nearby.
-As the group explores the village, they encounter a man named Kiko, who offers to take them to a hidden beach. Despite their initial reservations, they decide to follow him. Once they arrive at the beach, they are drugged and wake up to find themselves tied up in a dark underground chamber.
+As night falls, the group is drugged and robbed, leaving them without money or passports. They seek help from a local named Kiko, who offers to guide them to safety. However, Kiko leads them deeper into the jungle, where they are captured by a group involved in illegal [[organ trafficking]].
-It is revealed that the villagers are part of an organ trafficking ring, and they plan to harvest the organs of the tourists to sell on the black market. The group must find a way to escape and survive the dangerous situation they find themselves in.
+The tourists must use their wits and courage to escape the clutches of the organ harvesters and find their way back to civilization.
-=== Reception ===
+==Cast==
+* [[Josh Duhamel]] as Alex
+* [[Melissa George]] as Pru
+* [[Olivia Wilde]] as Bea
+* [[Desmond Askew]] as Finn
+* [[Beau Garrett]] as Amy
+* [[Max Brown]] as Liam
+* [[Agles Steib]] as Kiko
+* [[Miguel Lunardi]] as Zamora
-Turistas received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the film's suspenseful atmosphere and intense scenes, others criticized its predictable plot and lack of originality. Despite the mixed reviews, the film was a moderate success at the box office, grossing over $23 million worldwide.
+==Production==
+''Turistas'' was filmed on location in [[Brazil]], capturing the lush and sometimes treacherous landscape of the country. The film aimed to create a sense of realism and tension by using natural settings and practical effects.
-=== Themes ===
+==Themes==
+The film explores themes of [[trust]], [[survival]], and the dark side of [[tourism]]. It highlights the vulnerability of travelers in unfamiliar environments and the potential dangers that can arise from cultural misunderstandings and exploitation.
-Turistas explores themes of trust, survival, and the dark side of tourism. The film highlights the vulnerability of tourists in unfamiliar environments and the dangers that can arise when they place their trust in the wrong people. It also raises questions about the ethics of organ trafficking and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.
+==Reception==
+Upon its release, ''Turistas'' received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its suspenseful atmosphere and thrilling sequences, while others criticized it for its portrayal of Brazil and its reliance on horror clichés.
-=== Legacy ===
-Turistas has gained a cult following over the years, with fans appreciating its tense atmosphere and gruesome scenes. The film has also been noted for its portrayal of Brazil, with some critics arguing that it perpetuates negative stereotypes about the country and its people.
-=== See Also ===
+==Related pages==
 * [[Horror film]]
 * [[Organ trafficking]]
 * [[Tourism]]
-=== References ===
-<references />
 [[Category:2006 films]]
 [[Category:American horror films]]
 [[Category:Films set in Brazil]]
-[[Category:Films about organ trafficking]]
+[[Category:English-language films]]
-[[Category:Tourism in Brazil]]