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Film Review - Chopping Mall (1986)
4 years ago
There's no chopping in the film 0/10 :P
Chopping Mall is a "horror" film that has bit of a following on the internet. Having finally seen it, I understand why.
The film has a simple concept. A group of young people are trapped in a mall with three killer security robots. It's a simple setup executed well. The film is fast moving, with a decent sound track and good 1980s effects. Real robots with those 80s laser effects common in films of the era. There's also a great head explosion early on.
The film is classed as a horror film, but to me it has more in common with something like Die Hard, as the main characters try various things to escape the mall, kill the robots, or otherwise survive. Though given some of the characters die, a couple of tense or violent scenes, and the previously mentioned head explosion, I can see why it's classed as horror. Maybe if it was released a decade later it'd be seen differently.
Chopping Mall is an easy film to recommend. Any complaints are basically nitpicks. I wouldn't say it's a classic or one of my favourites, but it's well made and entertaining.
Chopping Mall is a "horror" film that has bit of a following on the internet. Having finally seen it, I understand why.
The film has a simple concept. A group of young people are trapped in a mall with three killer security robots. It's a simple setup executed well. The film is fast moving, with a decent sound track and good 1980s effects. Real robots with those 80s laser effects common in films of the era. There's also a great head explosion early on.
The film is classed as a horror film, but to me it has more in common with something like Die Hard, as the main characters try various things to escape the mall, kill the robots, or otherwise survive. Though given some of the characters die, a couple of tense or violent scenes, and the previously mentioned head explosion, I can see why it's classed as horror. Maybe if it was released a decade later it'd be seen differently.
Chopping Mall is an easy film to recommend. Any complaints are basically nitpicks. I wouldn't say it's a classic or one of my favourites, but it's well made and entertaining.
