Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysLGBTQ+ Pride MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Chopping Mall

  • 19861986
  • RR
  • 1h 17m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
14K
YOUR RATING
Chopping Mall (1986)
Trailer 1
Play trailer0:54
1 Video
66 Photos
  • Comedy
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
A group of young shopping mall employees stay behind for a late night party in one of the stores. When the mall goes on lock-down before they can get out, the robot security system malfuncti... Read allA group of young shopping mall employees stay behind for a late night party in one of the stores. When the mall goes on lock-down before they can get out, the robot security system malfunctions, and goes on a killing spree.A group of young shopping mall employees stay behind for a late night party in one of the stores. When the mall goes on lock-down before they can get out, the robot security system malfunctions, and goes on a killing spree.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
14K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jim Wynorski
  • Writers
    • Jim Wynorski
    • Steve Mitchell
  • Stars
    • Kelli Maroney
    • Tony O'Dell
    • Russell Todd
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jim Wynorski
  • Writers
    • Jim Wynorski
    • Steve Mitchell
  • Stars
    • Kelli Maroney
    • Tony O'Dell
    • Russell Todd
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 187User reviews
    • 125Critic reviews
    • 22Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    Chopping Mall
    Trailer 0:54
    Chopping Mall

    Photos66

    Chopping Mall (1986)
    Chopping Mall (1986)
    Chopping Mall (1986)
    Nick Segal and Russell Todd in Chopping Mall (1986)
    John Terlesky in Chopping Mall (1986)
    John Terlesky in Chopping Mall (1986)
    Suzee Slater and John Terlesky in Chopping Mall (1986)
    Karrie Emerson and Russell Todd in Chopping Mall (1986)
    Suzee Slater in Chopping Mall (1986)
    Kelli Maroney in Chopping Mall (1986)
    Angela Aames, Paul Coufos, and Angus Scrimm in Chopping Mall (1986)
    Gerrit Graham in Chopping Mall (1986)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Kelli Maroney
    Kelli Maroney
    • Alison Parksas Alison Parks
    Tony O'Dell
    Tony O'Dell
    • Ferdy Meiselas Ferdy Meisel
    Russell Todd
    Russell Todd
    • Rick Stantonas Rick Stanton
    Karrie Emerson
    Karrie Emerson
    • Linda Stantonas Linda Stanton
    Barbara Crampton
    Barbara Crampton
    • Suzie Lynnas Suzie Lynn
    Nick Segal
    Nick Segal
    • Greg Williamsas Greg Williams
    John Terlesky
    John Terlesky
    • Mike Brennanas Mike Brennan
    Suzee Slater
    Suzee Slater
    • Leslie Toddas Leslie Todd
    Paul Bartel
    Paul Bartel
    • Paul Blandas Paul Bland
    Mary Woronov
    Mary Woronov
    • Mary Blandas Mary Bland
    Dick Miller
    Dick Miller
    • Walter Paisleyas Walter Paisley
    Gerrit Graham
    Gerrit Graham
    • Technician Nessleras Technician Nessler
    Mel Welles
    Mel Welles
    • Cookas Cook
    Angela Aames
    Angela Aames
    • Miss Vandersas Miss Vanders
    Paul Coufos
    Paul Coufos
    • Dr. Stan Simonas Dr. Stan Simon
    Arthur Roberts
    Arthur Roberts
    • Mr. Toddas Mr. Todd
    Ace Mask
    Ace Mask
    • Janitor #2as Janitor #2
    Will Gill Jr.
    • Janitor #1as Janitor #1
    • Director
      • Jim Wynorski
    • Writers
      • Jim Wynorski
      • Steve Mitchell
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    More like this

    The Slumber Party Massacre
    5.6
    The Slumber Party Massacre
    The Stuff
    5.9
    The Stuff
    Sleepaway Camp
    6.2
    Sleepaway Camp
    Night of the Comet
    6.3
    Night of the Comet
    Basket Case
    6.1
    Basket Case
    Night of the Demons
    6.1
    Night of the Demons
    Night of the Creeps
    6.7
    Night of the Creeps
    The Prowler
    5.9
    The Prowler
    Slumber Party Massacre II
    4.6
    Slumber Party Massacre II
    Tourist Trap
    6.1
    Tourist Trap
    Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers
    5.5
    Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers
    Society
    6.5
    Society

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      The film was allowed to shoot at a real California mall as long as they did not damage any facilities and had removed any traces of their presence before the mall opening time of 9AM. While the mall's head of security didn't like the filmmakers and was constantly accusing them of causing disrepair, the mall's owner was supportive of the film and made sure the production was able to complete its work on schedule.
    • Goofs
      Throughout the entire movie, people can be seen walking around in the background on different floors of the mall, even though it's supposed to be closed.
    • Quotes

      Ferdy: Look, I'm sorry if I made you angry, Linda.

      Linda: It's not you, Ferdy. I'm just not used to be chased around a mall in the middle of the night by killer robots.

    • Crazy credits
      In the closing credits, the name of each actor appears over their photo. However, the name of the person whose character is decapitated appears over a photo of their headless shoulders.
    • Alternate versions
      The TV network version has some minutes of aerial stock footage of Los Angeles added, as well as some more voice-over dialoge between the robot technicians and more scenes of Alison and Ferdy watching Attack Of The Crab Monsters on the TV set.
    • Connections
      Edited into Andy Colby's Incredible Adventure (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Streetwalkin'
      (uncredited)

      Written and Produced by Michael Ender and Odette Springer

      Performed by Sylvia St James

    User reviews187

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Exterminating all Mallrats!
    In this insignificant but nevertheless fun 80's low-budgeter, the sex-hungry teenagers for once aren't chased around by a killer wearing a ridiculous mask but by a troop of malfunctioning and heavily armed security robots! Four couples that work in various stores at the Park Plaza shopping mall secretly throw an after hours party during the same night when a lightening storm completely disorientates the 3 brand new "Protector" robots and get killed off one by one. "Chopping Mall" (how can you not love that title?) is a lot of fun to watch and it's easily Jim Wynorski's best effort out of more than 60 directed films. Despite the fact that "Chopping Mall" doesn't take itself too seriously and mainly focuses on satire, there really are some tense moments and properly mounted suspense sequences. The laser head-explosion sequence is famous and there are multiple other cheese-highlights. But what is perhaps the most surprising, are the engaging acting performances and the welcome amount of tasteful nudity. The most familiar cute face in the cast is Barbara Crampton who stars as a screaming beauty in between her two greatest films "Re-Animator" and "From Beyond". Truly ingenious are the endless references towards Roger Corman's repertoire, especially illustrated through cameos of Paul Bartel, Dick Miller and Mary Woronov. Unquestionably, "Chopping Mall" is a righteous guilty pleasure of many, many horror fans.
    helpful•22
    11
    • Coventry
    • Feb 26, 2006

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • March 21, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Killbots
    • Filming locations
      • Sherman Oaks Galleria - 15301 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Concorde Pictures
      • Trinity Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • $800,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 17 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Chopping Mall (1986)
    Top Gap
    By what name was Chopping Mall (1986) officially released in India in English?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    2022 TV Guide: The Best Shows Coming This Year
    See the full list
    Image caption not available
    2:02
    LGBTQIA+ Movies and Shows to Watch This Summer
    Watch the video

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.