Chopping Mall

[Elvis_Christ]

Gotta love killer robots of all shapes and sizes. This is one of my favorite killer robot movies right up there witht the original Terminator (didn't really care for the sequels) and Class Of 1999. What do you guys think of this film?

[Sam The Egg]

there's a rumored remake of it.

Yeah, I know...

[Elvis_Christ]

A remake? No shit? What's with all the fucking remakes recently surely there must be some original ideas floating about out there somewhere?

[Sam The Egg]

nope.

[Sam The Egg]

Besides, the idea doesn't matter, it's the execution thereof that counts

[Signs515]

A remake done correctly can become a classic itself, just look at The Thing. I've never seen Chopping Mall, all I could think of when I saw this thread was the fourth level of Zombie's Ate My Neighbors :).

[otis]

you don't like terminator 2? I understand it isn't horror. I never classified the first as horror but now i think about it, it seems like one. I thought the second was good. Not the third. The "terminatrix" seems less dangerous than the liquidator.

[avenger00soul]

Chopping Mall was a cool little flick with a great B cast. Whenever I catch it on Sci-fi it's called Kill-Bots.

[Elvis_Christ]

Yeh when I first saw it it was called Killbots. Yeh I can't really be fucked with T2 I prefer the original because it was a really dark, unrealenting movie T2 relied on effects too much. I agree there is a lot of good remakes The Fly, The Blob and The Thing all come to mind. A Chopping Mall remake could be awesome my point was why not just pay homage to it while creating something more original?

[avenger00soul]

But why would anyone want to remake Chopping Mall? It's not like it was a seminal horror film or a recognizable title that anyone could profit from.

[Elvis_Christ]

Probably because it's a pretty popular cult classic alot of people really dig it plus there's a boom in the robot sci-fi thing (Matrix, T3, ect). I think it was a pretty strong entry into the stalk and kill movie because that stlye of film was pretty much dead by then and franchised itself into uncountable sequels. But its probably being made because the rights would be cheaper to get than stuff like TCM and Dawn of the Dead.

[Vodstok]

The one thing that always killed me about chopping mall was the poster.

A big, gauntleted hand holding a shopping bag full of chopped up body parts. And didnt the robots shoot people, rather than "chopping" them.

ahhh good ol' b movie logic. Especially in the 80s when the poster didnt have to have ANYTHING to do with the actual film.

[avenger00soul]

Originally posted by Vodstok
The one thing that always killed me about chopping mall was the poster.

A big, gauntleted hand holding a shopping bag full of chopped up body parts. And didnt the robots shoot people, rather than "chopping" them.

ahhh good ol' b movie logic. Especially in the 80s when the poster didnt have to have ANYTHING to do with the actual film.

Haha, I remember that poster. No one got chopped up.

[Elvis_Christ]

Yeh they were just lasered and whatnot. Gotta love that exploding head bit! Not as cool as the one in Scanners but pretty good. I've got an article somewhere about the 80s movie posters some of them were shockingly done nothing to do with the movie at all. I guess they were just made to lure the audience in to seeing some violence and sex. I'll post the article once I find it all my shit is packed up at the moment cause I'm moving.

[abbycomix]

ooh! I've been meaning to see this. I love Paul bartel and Mary Woronov in Eating Raoul. I hear they cameo in this one.

[avenger00soul]

Originally posted by abbycomix
ooh! I've been meaning to see this. I love Paul bartel and Mary Woronov in Eating Raoul. I hear they cameo in this one.

Yeah, it's a brief one but they are the same characters. Dick Miller cameos in it too.

[Elvis_Christ]

I haven't seen Eating Raoul what's it like?

[Ritualistic]

Not my type of movie, and it really sux that they are remaking it. But the poster and cover of the movie kicks ass...

[Splatter Phreak]

i bought an original VHS of chopping mall without a cover a few years back,from some creepy guy on a market - never saw him again......but anyway anyone know where i can get a cover to print?
also a re-make of this one would be quite good, a worthier remake than most of the stuff that has been churned out latley that didn't need remaking

[lloyd999]

Splatter Phreak,

I found an image on the web you can use for a box cover:
http://www.alyon.org/generale/theatre/cinema/affiches_cinema/c/cap-chr/chopping_mall.jpg

Also, I have an original copy of it in my collection which I could scan the cover of, if you're looking for the literal original box cover.

I'm a fan of the movie but I'm going to remain unbiased on the forum for now. I like most campy B-movies regardless of how stupid some people think they are. There's usually something entertaining about most of them, even if they're unintentionally funny for whatever reason. Chopping Mall fits that catagory in some ways.

I'd actually welcome a remake of Chopping Mall, just to see the newer perception of what the producers think the movie should look like. Although, they must improve the robots for a modern remake.

[Thaide]

On the other end of the scale of cool robot movies is virus. My god that film sucked. You'd think Jamie Lee Curtis would turn this crap down.

[PsychoticPanda]

Originally posted by Elvis_Christ
Gotta love killer robots of all shapes and sizes. This is one of my favorite killer robot movies right up there witht the original Terminator (didn't really care for the sequels) and Class Of 1999. What do you guys think of this film?

I've never seen it. Nor heard of it, unfortunately. It's got a cool name, though.

[crazy raplh]

just bought this at hastings has anyone seen it and if so what did you think?

[slasherman]

...I think i've seen it..when it was new....cant remeber anything...was there a robot ?...give me an report ...

[zwoti]

Originally posted by slasherman
...I think i've seen it..when it was new....cant remeber anything...was there a robot ?...give me an report ...

kids hide out in mall, security robots go haywire......kids try to survive

[bwind22]

I believe it's a Full Moon film but I could be wrong on that (I might be thinking of Demonic Toys which I am pretty sure is Full Moon.) I know I have the VHS of this one somewhere. It was pretty bad if I remember correctly.

[slasherman]

Originally posted by zwoti
kids hide out in mall, security robots go haywire......kids try to survive
....yes I like short reviews...:cool: ..how was the acting :p

[zwoti]

Originally posted by slasherman
....yes I like short reviews...:cool: ..how was the acting :p

it's an 80's horror flick with teenagers......they don't care about acting :p

[Elvis_Christ]

Originally posted by lloyd999
I'd actually welcome a remake of Chopping Mall, just to see the newer perception of what the producers think the movie should look like. Although, they must improve the robots for a modern remake.

Those robots were pretty budget pieces of shit but that was part of the charm I guess.

[lloyd999]

Originally posted by Elvis_Christ
Those robots were pretty budget pieces of shit but that was part of the charm I guess.

Yeah, although their arms looked useless considering what they were made of. Only the stupid laser eye thing seemed to be a realistic threat.

If there's ever serious remake, they should start out not showing the robots, just speak of them. As the movie progresses show parts of them, but show things that look intimidating. If the robots ever do have to be shown, they should be worth looking at and appear to be a serious threat to people, instead of toasters on RC toy tank treads. However, keep them non-humanoid.

Well, that's my opinion anyway.

[Elvis_Christ]

^^ Kinda like in Jaws how they kept the shark hidden away for most of the film?

It must be about time for a new killer robot film to be made.... I'd go check it out if they didn't make it to cheesey and stupid (which would probably be the case).

[lloyd999]

Originally posted by Elvis_Christ
^^ Kinda like in Jaws how they kept the shark hidden away for most of the film?

It must be about time for a new killer robot film to be made.... I'd go check it out if they didn't make it to cheesey and stupid (which would probably be the case).

Yeah, like Jaws. Basically, they should just have a psychological build up before unveiling the goods at the end. Unfortunately, it seems Hollywood is so in love with FX that they forgot the old magic of the psychological terror and suggestive photography.

Seeing someone look terrified but not seeing the actual thing they're afraid of is a good way to start, for example. Also, if you've ever seen the original "The Haunting" from 1963, it had some cinematography that is suggestive of something, along with sound effects. It's the simple task of letting people's imagination run loose with a idea they are going to be afraid of whatever it is.

Granted, some people may be dissapointed when they see the actual monster (mechanical or not). However, in the case of rabid robots running loose in a mall, it would probably be good to show them eventually.

[The Mothman]

i thought it was kinda fucking stupid. lacked gore.:(
i own it all the same.

[Elvis_Christ]

Originally posted by The Mothman
i thought it was kinda fucking stupid. lacked gore.:(
i own it all the same.

It had a good head exploding scene which made up for that a bit.

[lloyd999]

Originally posted by The Mothman
i thought it was kinda fucking stupid. lacked gore.:(
i own it all the same.

Granted it wasn't the best movie, and I often fall asleep watching it. However, that's b-movie stuff.

By the way, not all horror movies have gore. If that's all you're looking for keep watching the slasher flicks that consist of some idiot with some blood covered blade chasing stupid teenagers.

I always thought it was funny how no matter how fast the kids run, the invincible killer only has to walk and catch up to them, sometimes the killer appears way ahead of them. Horror or not, I can't seem to get into those flicks. Also, gore flicks make me laugh mostly.

[lloyd999]

There's a thread about this movie already: http://www.horror.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3605

[Elvis_Christ]

Slashers are my favorite subgenre.

[Elvis_Christ]

....and its more interesting too :p

[The Mothman]

this movie sucks. period.

[crazy raplh]

yea it was bad will not be on my allday halloween a-thon

[lloyd999]

Originally posted by The Mothman
this movie sucks. period.

Do you have anything positive to contribute or do you just like to bash movies?

I have an idea, why don't you go make a horror movie worth watching.

[Elvis_Christ]

LOL you tell 'em Llyod :D

....but yeh that seems to be the state of affairs with movie discussions on here these days. There hasn't been anything to interesting posted in this section in ages :(

[bloodrayne]

I really like this one...I thought it was great for the time it was made, and for the budget they had to work with...I also loved the concept

[Elvis_Christ]

I dig it aswell. I guess it depends on how seriously you take things. It's defintley a fun movie.

[lloyd999]

Originally posted by bloodrayne
I really like this one...I thought it was great for the time it was made, and for the budget they had to work with...I also loved the concept

I have to agree with that, the concept is really fun.

I've always liked malls, not the patrons but there's something about malls I like. Add killer robots hunting down hormonal teens and you have something at least worth some laughs.

I just still wish the robots didn't look like toasters ontop of RC tanks. If I was supposed to be pursued by them, I think I'd die of laughter first before they got close enough to do anything.

[nobudgetluver]

I just still wish the robots didn't look like toasters ontop of RC tanks.

haha! I know what you mean, but i still liked it overall.

[Festered]

this movie sucks. period.

And yet people keep starting threads about it? :eek:

[The Mothman]

dont quote me on things i said 3 years ago, i shouldn't be held responsible for the things i said in the past when i was only 15. :p I sorta like this movie now.

[Festered]

dont quote me on things i said 3 years ago, i shouldn't be held responsible for the things i said in the past when i was only 15. :p I sorta like this movie now.

I guess by that logic, we can release every criminal from prison. Movies I've hated 3, 6 or even 9 years ago, I still hate. Even after rewatching a few of them.

My point, with the previous post, was not your personal opinion of the film, but why a member that's been here over a year, is creating a dupe thread about this film.