Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge (1989): Cast & Plot
Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge is a 1989 horror film directed by Richard Friedman, starring Derek Rydall as Eric Matthews, Kari Whitman and Kimber Sissons. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Richard Friedman
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fries Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge About?
The premise of Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The mall’s huge discounts aren’t the only thing being slashed. After a young man named Eric perishes in a suspicious house fire while rescuing his girlfriend Melody, a new shopping center rises on the ruins of his home. An intruder stalks the mall’s developers, seeking vengeance.
Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nudity
- teen slasher
- crossbow
- thrown off building
- serial killer
- psychopathic killer
- psychopath
- snake
- female full frontal nudity
- shopping mall
- phantom
- man
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- male rear nudity
- mall
- kiss
- electrocution
- stabbed in the stomach
- decapitation
- broken neck
- burned to death
- shot in the arm
- half face burned
- disfigurement
- fall from height
- blood
- impalement
- violence
- blood splatter
- gore
- slasher horror
- slasher
- telephone call
- sex
- flashback
- chase
- female topless nudity
- video surveillance
- ventilation tunnel
- vcr
- television
- subliminal message
- station wagon
- spoiled son
- skateboard
- shot with an arrow
- security station
- security guard
- remote control
- pinball machine
- pianist
Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge Cast & Characters
Derek Rydall leads the cast as Eric Matthews, with Kari Whitman as Melody Austin and Kimber Sissons as Suzie. Directed by Richard Friedman; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Friedman
- Derek Rydall as Eric Matthews
- Kari Whitman as Melody Austin
- Kimber Sissons as Suzie
- Rob Estes as Peter Baldwin
Also Starring in Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge
· 14 more- Gregory Scott Cummins Christopher Volker
- Terrence Evans Security Guard
- Pauly Shore Buzz
- Morgan Fairchild Mayor Karen Wilton
- Jonathan Goldsmith Harv Posner
- Ken Foree Acardi
- Brinke Stevens Girl in Dressing Room (uncredited)
- Kelly Rutherford Salesgirl
- Tom Fridley Justin
- Dante D'Andre Piano Man
- John Walter Davis Devon
- Jake Jacobs Reporter #1
- Gary McGurk Mr. Webster
- Dick Hancock Reporter #2
More from Richard Friedman
More films directed by Richard Friedman: Christmas Crime Story, Born, Dark Wolf and Can’t Be Heaven.
Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge Plot Summary
What happens in Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A figure steals clothes and a crossbow, and when a guard catches the intruder, the thief drives an arrow into the guard. In the mall, Melody Austin [Kari Whitman] and her friend Susie [Kimber Sissons] find work, picking up the rhythm of mall life as shoppers bustle by and new faces arrive. Within this busy, glittering space, the quiet tension of the story starts to unfurl: Eric Matthews [Derek Rydall] notices Melody from around the corridors, leaving flowers and small gifts as if trying to win her heart from a distance. The mood shifts quickly from ordinary daily routine to something far more unsettling as Eric begins to move beyond admiration into obsession.
Full summary
The whole story of Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the female protagonist who works at the mall?
Cars in Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge
17 cars on screen, including the 1979 Chevrolet Impala Wagon and the 1980 Chevrolet Malibu.
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1979 Chevrolet Impala Wagon Important role -
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1976 Chevrolet Nova Minor role -
1988 Ford Escort Minor role
Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Phantom Nightmare - Phantom des Todes” and “Diario di un fantasma”.
- Also known as
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- Phantom Nightmare - Phantom des Todes
- Diario di un fantasma
- 商场魅影
- Az utca fantomja
- Призрак супермаркета: Месть Эрика
- Pacto en la Sombra
- Marketteki Gölge
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Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge?
Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge released?
Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge was released on December 1, 1989.
Who directed Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge?
Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge was directed by Richard Friedman.
More films by Richard Friedman Who is in the cast of Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge?
Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge stars Derek Rydall as Eric Matthews, Kari Whitman as Melody Austin and Kimber Sissons as Suzie, among 18 credited actors.
Does Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge have a post-credit scene?
No. Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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