For all the hype it got I was expecting a lot more!

Excellent but underrated film

Blistering performances.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

I watch a lot of made for TV movies. I don't like to go to the theaters because I suffer from theatrophobia (a fear of theaters). My tragic condition makes it impossible for me to enjoy most mainstream movies when they're fresh and new. So when a new TV movies comes on for me it's like going to a movie on opening night. Never was my excitement for a new TV movie as high as it was for the premiere of "Terror In The Mall". Not only did the premise of the movie have me excited, but myself being a huge fan of Rob Estes from his days on "Silk Stalkings" and "Melrose Place" as well as his award-worthy guest appearance on "Gilmore Girls" had me on the edge of my seat. Not only did this movie not disappoint, but it blew away my expectations. If somebody came to me and told me they were bringing "Terror In The Mall" to my local theater I just might see a psychologist to try and get over my tragic condition.For more info on theatrophobia and how you can find help if you too suffer from this horrible condition please visit this site. http://www.changethatsrightnow.com/problem_detail.asp?SDID=691:1891Thanks for reading and long live Rob Estes!

The most this movie has going for it is the cheese-factor. Cheese can be fun, of course, but this verges on intolerable.Of course a mall in a flood-plain would have a grand opening the day after the big flood. Of course a sport/adventure store would be the ONLY store setting up the night before (enter the assumed "hunky hero," until the twist). Of course a snotty singer would be rehearsing in an empty mall (enter "the bitch"). Of course there would only be one security guard in a multi-million dollar, brand new mall (enter "the bumbling idiot"). And of course a killer would just happen to escape at the same time (enter "the evil doer" turning out to be...). Never mind the crooked architect who has a big secret that will help with the big finale! It's a brilliant formula for cheese. Not all the acting is horrible, and the movie is good for a laugh. There is no suspense as it is highly predictable. Flashes to the dam, a new mall, and a prison escape? We all know where all of this will end up. Just catch it on Lifetime and don't waste any money if you REALLY want to see this.

***************AVAST! THAR BE SPOILERS AHEAD!****************The big secret?? What a piece of CRAP! All I can say, is that it's an absolute tragedy that Mystery Science Theater 3000 is no longer in first run. This would have been ideal fodder for Mike and the Bots. Otherwise, don't waste your time, unless you're under the influence. The plot - implausible w/ holes like swiss cheese. The acting - well, let's just say that Joey Tribiani would be an improvement to the cast. The special effects....neither special or effective. (And boy, they sure dried off fast after that elevator escape!) Once again...MST3K where are you?!?3/10 for it's farce potential. (Guilty pleasure...the very cute bald guy w/ the very sexy accent!!)

I LOVED this movie! I'm a big fan of Rob Estes. He's sooo cute and did GREAT as 'Sgt. Chris "Sam" Lorenzo' on USA Network's original series Silk Stalkings. I'm still a BIG fan of silk. He's doing great on Melrose Place as 'Kyle McBride.' Keep up the good work, Rob! You're a GREAT actor. I really thought he played the role of Glenn perfect, but I didn't really like him playing bad guy. Anyway, this was one of the best action movies from FOX Original Movies!