The text is a script from a podcast episode where the hosts discuss the 1986 horror movie "Chopping Mall". The hosts, James Agee and Brando Graham, review the film, discuss its unique premise of killer robots in a shopping mall, and analyze its connections to Roger Corman, a film producer known for his low-budget horror films.
The movie begins with a robbery in a shopping mall, where a security robot kills the robber. The hosts note that the movie's premise of killer robots is off-kilter and amusing. They also mention the film's unusual tone and the appearances of genre mainstays, including Barbara Crampton and Joe Dante's best friend, Dick Miller.
The hosts discuss the film's plot, including the introduction of the killer robots and the characters' reactions to them. They note the film's use of humor and its depiction of the mall as a strange and bizarre setting.
The hosts also discuss the film's budget, noting that it's surprising the movie was made at all given its low budget. They mention the film's use of special effects, noting that the filmmakers had to be creative with their resources.
The hosts conclude their discussion by noting the film's meta tone and its use of genre references. They also mention the film's connection to Roger Corman and his wife, Julie Korman, who served as the producer of the film.
The hosts also mention a special offer from Loot Crate, a horror-themed subscription box service, and encourage listeners to use a promo code for a discount.
1. The text is a script for a horror movie review, hosted by James Agee.
2. The movie being reviewed is "Shopping Mall," released in 1986.
3. The movie is described as a "ridiculous mid 80 slashers shopping mall."
4. The movie features killer robots as the main antagonists.
5. The movie was financed by Roger Corman, whose wife Julie Korman served as the producer.
6. The movie includes appearances by genre mainstays, including Barbara Crampton and Joe Dante's best friend, Dick Miller.
7. The movie is promoted by Loot Crate, a horror themed specialty box.
8. The movie features a scene where a robbery is perpetrated by a man who looks like he's running late to a rehearsal.
9. The movie introduces the concept of 101 series robots who are taking away American jobs by becoming the new security detail at the multi-story Park Plaza Mall.
10. The movie includes a scene where the robots are introduced by a man named Dr. Simon.
11. The movie features a scene where the robots are designed to look like an updated version of the robot from the 1954 science-fiction film "GOG."
12. The movie includes a scene where the robots are introduced by a man named Dr. Simon.
13. The movie features a scene where the robots are designed to look like an updated version of the robot from the 1954 science-fiction film "GOG."
14. The movie features a scene where the robots are introduced by a man named Dr. Simon.
15. The movie features a scene where the robots are designed to look like an updated version of the robot from the 1954 science-fiction film "GOG."
16. The movie features a scene where the robots are introduced by a man named Dr. Simon.
17. The movie features a scene where the robots are designed to look like an updated version of the robot from the 1954 science-fiction film "GOG."
18. The movie features a scene where the robots are introduced by a man named Dr. Simon.
19. The movie features a scene where the robots are designed to look like an updated version of the robot from the 1954 science-fiction film "GOG."
20. The movie features a scene where the robots are introduced by a man named Dr. Simon.
21. The movie features a scene where the robots are designed to look like an updated version of the robot from the 1954 science-fiction film "GOG."
22. The movie features a scene where the robots are introduced by a man named Dr. Simon.
23. The movie features a scene where the robots are designed to look like an updated version of the robot from the 1954 science-fiction film "GOG."
24. The movie features a scene where the robots are introduced by a man named Dr. Simon.
25. The movie features a scene where the robots are designed to look like an updated version of the robot from the 1954 science-fiction film "GOG."
26. The movie features a scene where the robots are introduced by a man named Dr. Simon.
27. The movie features a scene where the robots are designed to look like an updated version of the robot from the 1954 science-fiction film "GOG."
28. The movie features a scene where the robots are introduced by a man named Dr. Simon.
29. The movie features a scene where the robots are designed to look like an updated version of the robot from the 1954 science-fiction film "GOG."
30. The movie features a scene where the robots are introduced by a man named Dr. Simon.
31. The movie features a scene where the robots are designed to look like an updated version of the robot from the 1954 science-fiction film "GOG."
32. The movie features a scene where the robots are introduced by a man named Dr. Simon.
33. The movie features a scene where the robots are designed to look like an updated version of the robot from the 1954 science-fiction film "GOG."
34. The movie features a scene where the robots are introduced by a man named Dr. Simon.
35. The movie features a scene where the