Chopping Mall (1986) Movie Review

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Chopping Mall – Movie Review

First Reaction – Chopping Mall is a wacky fun cult classic.

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ABC Film Challenge – Sci-Fi – C

Director: Jim Wynorski

Writer: Jim Wynorski, Steve Mitchell (Screenplay)

Cast

  • Kelli Maroney (Scare Package II)
  • Tony O’Dell (The Karate Kid)
  • Russell Todd (Another World)
  • Karrie Emerson
  • Barbara Crampton (ReAnimator)

As a movie enthusiast, let me share my thoughts about this thrilling flick: In the heart of the night, a band of youthful shopping mall workers find themselves unwittingly trapped within one of the stores after an impromptu soiree. The mall, for unknown reasons, locks down before they could make their escape. However, the high-tech security system, designed to safeguard, inexplicably malfunctions and turns into a lethal menace, wreaking havoc among them.

Runtime: 1 Hour 17 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Incident at the Automated Mall

The narrative unfolds when a mall opts for automated security systems for enhanced safety and convenience. Unbeknownst to the public, this decision triggers an unexpected turn of events. A lively group of mall employees decide to organize an impromptu party within the premises. Simultaneously, the robots inexplicably malfunction, transforming them into menacing machines with lethal capabilities.

Adolescents need to find a way to break free from the confinement of the mall during its robotic rampage without falling victim to it. Yet, they should discover the safest spots for concealment and the optimal moments for retaliation.

Verdict on Chopping Mall

Recap

The film chronicles a band of youths attempting to flee from a shopping mall. However, these robots originally built for security purposes within the mall have now transformed into lethal predators.

Best Parts

The film adopts the advanced technology from the 1980s, such as robot security, and reaches a peak with RoboCop a year later, demonstrating that this era was marked by apprehension towards change. Its humorously terrifying scenes maintain an enjoyable pace, perfectly encapsulating the distinctly cult-like horror that defined the ’80s.

Worst Parts

Though it’s undeniably a cult favorite, it certainly highlights the way the world has deteriorated in a negative sense, as shopping malls have lost their relevance over time.

Final Thoughts –Chopping Mall is a fun little cult classic.

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2025-08-03 14:38