How Did This Get Made? Chopping Mall LIVE! w/ Mary Holland (HDTGM Matinee)
Oct 28, 2025
Mary Holland, a talented comedian and actor known for her roles in 'Ghosts' and 'Happiest Season,' joins the hilarious trio of Paul, June, and Jason to dissect the cult classic 'Chopping Mall.' They hilariously analyze the bizarre premise of slow-moving robots in a mall, discuss the infamous furniture store orgy scene, and critique the absurd character choices. Mary shares her personal mall anecdotes while the group mocks the film's inconsistencies and laughable lines. Get ready for a riotous dive into one of the quirkiest sci-fi horror flicks!
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Robots As Darkly Comic Threat
- Chopping Mall centers on malfunctioning mall robots that kill a group of adults posing as teenagers.
- The film uses absurd premises (robots, locked mall, slow pacing) to drive dark comedy and horror.
Guest's Late-Night Screening Surprise
- Mary Holland watched the film the night before and feared the poster's gore but found the movie less graphic than expected.
- The group notes the film's short runtime at 77 minutes, calling it almost a short film.
Mall As Overstated Battleground
- The film treats the mall as an exaggerated civic center with unnecessary over-the-top security solutions.
- Hosts question why small, cute protectors with heavy weaponry are appropriate for an ordinary mall.