History Trivia / ChoppingMall

* ReferencedBy: Very similar-looking mall security robots appear in the ''WesternAnimation/TransformersBotBots'' episode "Shopping Brawl". The lead robot even says "Have a nice day!" the Protector series robots' catchphrase from this film, in case the reference isn't obvious enough.

** A remake was going to be produced and directed by Robert Hall (''Film/LaidToRest''), and was planned to start production in 2012. It was going to be a remake in name only, as the new story was going to revolve around supernatural elements instead of robots. While Hall's passing in 2021 potentially spelled the end of the project, much like the prior attempt at a remake it seemed like he didn't actually have the rights to remake the film anyway according to original director Jim Wynorski.

** A remake to be produced and directed by Robert Hall (''Film/LaidToRest''), which was to start production in 2012. It was going to be a remake in name only, as the new story was going to revolve around supernatural elements instead of robots. While Hall's passing in 2021 potentially spelled the end of the project, much like the prior attempt at a remake it seemed like he didn't actually have the rights to remake the film anyway according to original director Jim Wynorski.

* CreatorCameo: The director Jim Wynorski voiced the three Protector robots.
* DevelopmentHell: A remake to be produced and directed by Robert Hall (''Film/LaidToRest''), which was to start production in 2012. Reportedly, the new story would revolve around supernatural elements instead of robots. [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks Something that ended up being a sour point for some fans.]]

** Artisan Entertainment, who had distribution rights for the film before they were acquired by Creator/{{Lionsgate}} (via Artisan's acquisition of Vestron Video in the early 90s), were interested in producing a sequel and at some point, their own remake, and planned on releasing it in 2003. According to Jim Wynorski, who was tapped to re-direct the sequel, both of the projects died when the people interested found out Creator/RogerCorman still had a say in whether or not a continuation or remake can be produced, and that he ultimately pulled the plug.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Artisan Entertainment, who had distribution rights for the film before they were acquired by Creator/{{Lionsgate}} (via Artisan's acquisition of Vestron Video in the early 90s), were interested in producing a sequel (and at some point, their own remake) and planned on releasing it in 2003. According to Jim Wynorski, who was tapped to re-direct the sequel, both of the projects died when the people interested found out Creator/RogerCorman still had a say in whether or not a continuation or remake can be produced, and that he ultimately pulled the plug.
** A second scene featuring Paul and Mary Bland being killed by one of the Protectors was written but never filmed. Said script page is included in the Blu-ray as a bonus feature.

* ReferencedBy: Very similar-looking mall security robots appear in the ''WesternAnimation/TransformersBotBots'' episode "Shopping Brawl".

* ReferencedBy: Very similar-looking mall security robots appear in the WesternAnimation/TransformersBotBots episode "Shopping Brawl".

* HeyItsThatPlace: The mall this was filmed in, the Sherman Oaks Galleria, was the same mall where ''Film/{{Commando}}'', ''Film/FastTimesAtRidgemontHigh'' and ''Film/Terminator2'' was filmed. (The exteriors are from another mall entirely.)

* HeyItsThatPlace: The mall this was filmed in was the same mall where ''Film/{{Commando}}'' was filmed. (The exteriors are from another mall entirely.)

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: [[Creator/InternationalVideoEntertainment Artisan Entertainment]], who had distribution rights for the film before they were acquired by Creator/{{Lionsgate}} (via Artisan's acquisition of Creator/VestronVideo in the early 90s), were interested in producing a sequel (and at some point, their own remake) and planned on releasing it in 2003. According to Jim Wynorski, who was tapped to re-direct the sequel, both of the projects died when the people interested found out Creator/RogerCorman still had a say in whether or not a continuation or remake can be produced, and that he ultimately pulled the plug.

* DevelopmentHell: A remake to be produced and directed by Robert Hall (Film/LaidToRest), which was to start production in 2012. Reportedly, the new story would revolve around supernatural elements instead of robots. [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks Something that ended up being a sour point for some fans.]]

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Artisan Entertainment, who had distribution rights for the film before they were acquired by Creator/LionsGate, were interested in producing a sequel (and at some point, their own remake) and planned on releasing it in 2003. According to Jim Wynorski, who was tapped to re-direct the sequel, both of the projects died when the people interested found out Creator/RogerCorman still had a say in whether or not a continuation or remake can be produced, and that he ultimately pulled the plug.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Artisan Entertainment, who had distribution rights for the film, were interested in producing a sequel (and at some point, their own remake) and planned on releasing it in 2003. According to Jim Wynorski, who was tapped to re-direct the sequel, both of the projects died when the people interested found out Creator/RogerCorman still had a say in whether or not a continuation or remake can be produced, and that he ultimately pulled the plug.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Artisan Entertainment had the rights to produce a sequel (and their own remake) and were interested in releasing it in 2003. According to Jim Wynorski, who was tapped to re-direct the sequel, both of the projects died when the people interested found out Creator/RogerCorman still had a say in whether or not a continuation can be produced, and that he ultimately pulled the plug.

* DevelopmentHell: A remake to be produced and directed by Robert Hall (Film/LaidToRest), which was to start production in 2012. Reportedly, the new story would revolve around supernatural elements instead of robots, [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks which ended up being a sour point for some fans.]]
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Artisan Entertainment had the rights to produce a sequel (and their own remake) and were interested in releasing it in 2003. According to Jim Wynorski, who was tapped to re-direct the sequel, both of the projects died when the people interested found out Creator/RogerCorman still had a say in whether or not a continuation can be produced.

* DevelopmentHell: A remake to be produced and directed by Robert Hall (Film/LaidToRest), which was to start production in 2012. Reportedly, the new story would revolve around supernatural elements instead of robots.

* DevelopmentHell: A remake to be produced and directed by Robert Hall (Film/LaidToRest), which was said to start production in 2012. Reportedly, the new story would revolve around supernatural elements instead of robots.

DevelopmentHell: A remake to be produced and directed by Robert Hall (Film/LaidToRest), which was said to start production in 2012. Reportedly, the new story would revolve around supernatural elements instead of robots.