10 Must-Watch Mall Dramas

Description: In this Stephen King adaptation, a teacher wakes up from a coma with psychic abilities. One of the pivotal scenes takes place in a mall, where he has a vision of a catastrophic event.

Fact: The mall scene was shot in a real mall in Maine, which was closed for the day to allow filming. Also, the film's director, David Cronenberg, is known for his unique approach to horror and psychological thrillers.

Description: While not exclusively set in a mall, this film captures the essence of a record store within a mall, focusing on a day in the life of its employees as they fight to save their store from corporate takeover.

Fact: The film was initially a box office flop but has since become a cult classic, especially among music lovers. Also, the soundtrack is considered one of the best of the '90s.

Description: Kevin Smith's cult classic captures the essence of mall culture with its quirky characters and their misadventures in a New Jersey shopping mall. The film is a love letter to the '90s mall scene, focusing on two friends who spend their day at the mall after being dumped by their girlfriends.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be a sequel to "Clerks," but it evolved into its own unique story. Also, the mall used for filming was actually a set built specifically for the movie.

Description: In this family-friendly comedy, Santa must find a Mrs. Claus, leading to a humorous and heartwarming adventure that includes scenes in a mall where Santa traditionally meets children.

Fact: The mall scenes were filmed in a real mall in Toronto, which was decorated for Christmas year-round for the movie. Also, Tim Allen, who plays Santa, had to wear a heavy Santa suit in warm conditions.

Description: While not entirely set in a mall, a significant part of the film involves characters taking shelter in a mall during a catastrophic weather event, showcasing human survival instincts in extreme conditions.

Fact: The mall scenes were shot in a real mall in Montreal, which was transformed to look like a New York mall. Also, the film used real weather data to create its disaster scenarios.

Description: Zack Snyder's remake of George A. Romero's classic uses a mall as the setting for a zombie apocalypse. The film explores themes of consumerism and survival, making the mall a central character in the narrative.

Fact: The film was shot in a real mall in Canada, which was closed for renovations, allowing the crew to use it as a set. Also, it was one of the first films to use digital color grading extensively.

Description: Kevin James stars as a mall security guard who must save his mall from a group of criminals. While primarily a comedy, it offers a light-hearted look at mall life and security.

Fact: The film was shot in a real mall in New Jersey, which was closed for the duration of the filming. Also, it was a surprise hit, spawning a sequel.

Description: This film delves into the world of stealth marketing where a family moves into a neighborhood to promote products. The mall becomes a stage for their covert operations, highlighting consumer culture and the American Dream.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life stealth marketing practices. Also, the director, Derrick Borte, used actual product placements to enhance the film's authenticity.

Description: This film follows a group of mall employees who must survive a night of terror when a mysterious figure begins killing people in the mall. It's a blend of horror and social commentary on consumerism.

Fact: The film was shot in a real mall in Los Angeles, which was closed for the night to allow for the filming of the intense scenes. Also, it features a cameo by horror icon, Robert Englund.

Description: This film follows a group of mall employees who must survive a night of terror when a mysterious figure begins killing people in the mall. It's a blend of horror and social commentary on consumerism.

Fact: The film was shot in a real mall in Los Angeles, which was closed for the night to allow for the filming of the intense scenes. Also, it features a cameo by horror icon, Robert Englund.