Chopping Mall
“Where shopping costs you an arm and a leg!”
Synopsis
High-tech robots equipped with state-of-the-art security devices have been recruited as the new mechanical "night watchmen" for the Park Plaza Mall. When a jolting bolt of lightning short-circuits the main computer control, the robots turn into "killbots" on the loose after unsuspecting shoppers!
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Chopping Mall (trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-05-30
Top Cast
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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. Simon
Arthur Roberts
Mr. Todd
Ace Mask
Janitor #2
Will Gill Jr.
Janitor #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Pittsburgh, PA
Festival / Special Debut
November 14, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 27, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$800K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Wynorski
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Mitchell, Jim Wynorski
- Original Score
- Chuck Cirino
- Original Title
- Chopping Mall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Budget
- $800K
- Production Studios
- Trinity Pictures, Concorde Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Wynorski
Steve Mitchell, Jim Wynorski
Chuck Cirino
Steve Carpenter, Tom Richmond
Leslie Rosenthal
Julie Corman, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Mitchell
Writer
Julie Corman
Producer
Jim Wynorski
Director
Chuck Cirino
Original Music Composer
Jim Wynorski
Writer
Leslie Rosenthal
Editor
Paul Shaver
Stunt Coordinator
Tom Richmond
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chopping Mall
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What is Chopping Mall about?
High-tech robots equipped with state-of-the-art security devices have been recruited as the new mechanical "night watchmen" for the Park Plaza Mall. When a jolting bolt of lightning short-circuits the main computer control, the robots turn into "killbots" on the loose after unsuspecting shoppers!
Who directed Chopping Mall?
Chopping Mall was directed by Jim Wynorski.
Who stars in Chopping Mall?
The principal cast of Chopping Mall includes Kelli Maroney, Tony O'Dell, Russell Todd, Karrie Emerson, Barbara Crampton.
When was Chopping Mall released and how long is it?
Chopping Mall was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Chopping Mall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chopping Mall was composed by Chuck Cirino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chopping Mall?
Chopping Mall holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).