Chopping Mall (1986) Horror Sci-Fi Comedy
Chopping Mall (1986) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

Metascore: ☆ 2.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.5/10
Chopping Mall Plot Synopsis:
The Park Plaza 2000 Shopping Center is implementing a new nighttime security system developed and monitored by Secure-tronics. While part of that system is fortifying the interior with impenetrable doors timed to be secured from midnight to 6AM, the core of the system is three 101 series Protector robots who are programmed to neutralize any non-authorized personnel until the police arrive. On the first night of this new system, eight (four pairs) of the younger shopping center employees are secretly planning on an after hours party at the home furnishings store in the mall, so chosen for the beds and couches for more intimate pursuits. Set up on a blind date, Ferdy Meisel and Alison Parks are the two somewhat reluctant attendees, mild-mannered Ferdy worried about the state of the store after the fact, it where he works, and proverbial girl next door Alison, who has only worked at the mall for a week, not knowing anyone at the party besides her coworker Suzie Lynn. Their party takes a turn when the robots begin to malfunction and decide that their collective mission is to kill anyone in their way. Making the situation worse for the eight is that they are caught inside the shopping center after midnight meaning they are trapped with the killer and seemingly indestructible robots at least until morning, that is if they survive until then. Complicating matters is that they are surrounded within a mall full of merchandise which may work for or against them.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Eight teenagers are trapped after hours in a high tech shopping mall and pursued by three murderous security robots out of control.
Tagline: Tonight Park Plaza Mall switches on the world"s toughest security force. Absolutely nothing can go wrong...
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Chopping Mall Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1986 (more 1986 movies)
Language: English, Italian
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Chopping Mall Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 21, 1986
Writers: Jim Wynorski, Steve Mitchell
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Chopping Mall (1986) Cast (Click to Expand)
Chopping Mall Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kelli Maroney | ... | Alison Parks |
| Tony O''Dell | ... | Ferdy Meisel |
| Russell Todd | ... | Rick Stanton |
| Karrie Emerson | ... | Linda Stanton |
| Barbara Crampton | ... | Suzie Lynn |
| Nick Segal | ... | Greg Williams |
| John Terlesky | ... | Mike Brennan |
| Suzee Slater | ... | Leslie Todd |
| Paul Bartel | ... | Paul Bland |
| Mary Woronov | ... | Mary Bland |
| Dick Miller | ... | Walter Paisley |
| Gerrit Graham | ... | Technician Nessler |
| Mel Welles | ... | Cook |
| Angela Aames | ... | Miss Vanders |
| Paul Coufos | ... | Dr. Stan Simon |
| Arthur Roberts | ... | Mr. Todd |
| Ace Mask | ... | Janitor #2 |
| Will Gill Jr. | ... | Janitor #1 |
| Lenny Juliano | ... | Burglar |
| Angus Scrimm | ... | Dr. Carrington (as Lawrence Guy) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Kelli Maroney (b. December 30, 1960) – Alison Parks
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 2½" (1.59 m)
Also known as: D. Mason Keener | Kelli Moroney | Zoe Kelli Simon - Tony O''Dell – Ferdy Meisel
- Russell Todd (b. March 14, 1958) – Rick Stanton
Sign: Pisces - Karrie Emerson (b. October 19, 1959) – Linda Stanton
Sign: Libra - Barbara Crampton (b. December 27, 1958) – Suzie Lynn
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Nick Segal – Greg Williams
- John Terlesky (b. May 30, 1961) – Mike Brennan
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: John T. Telersky | J.T. Terlesky | John T. Terlesky | Jon Terlesky - Suzee Slater – Leslie Todd
- Paul Bartel, as Paul Bland, passed away at age 61 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Paul Bartrell - Mary Woronov (b. December 8, 1943) – Mary Bland
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Penny Arcade | Mary Waronov - Dick Miller, as Walter Paisley, passed away at age 90 in Toluca Lake, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Richard Miller - Gerrit Graham (b. November 27, 1949) – Technician Nessler
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Bud T. Chud | Garrett Graham | Garret Graham | Gerritt Graham - Mel Welles, as Cook, passed away at age 81 in Norfolk, Virg.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Ira Meltcher | Dieter Müller | Mell Welles | Mel Wells - Angela Aames, as Miss Vanders, passed away at age 32 in West Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces - Paul Coufos – Dr. Stan Simon
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