In a thrilling development for horror fans and bibliophiles alike, Encyclopocalypse Publications has joined forces with Shout Factory to novelize the cult classic 1986 film CHOPPING MALL. Produced by the legendary Roger Corman, CHOPPING MALL has been a mainstay of the horror genre.
Since acquiring the rights to Roger Corman’s library in 2018, Shout Factory has been exploring innovative ways to bring these classic films to a broader audience. This partnership with Encyclopocalypse Publications marks a new chapter in that journey.The novelization of CHOPPING MALL will be penned by author Brian G. Berry, who has penned several novelizations for Encyclopocalypse, and have garnered praise for their faithful yet fresh retellings of fan-favorite films.
“As a kid, I watched tons of horror movies. But none of them ever gave me that ‘creeped out’ feeling I was seeking until I saw the cover of the Chopping Mall VHS cassette sitting on the shelf of my local video store.” Says Brian G. Berry (author of novelizations such as The Barn, Commando Ninja, and Amityville Death Toilet). “From that point on, Chopping Mall had a special place in my heart. Fast forward thirty years, and here I am, honored to be writing the novelization for the first horror movie that ever creeped me out based on the cover alone.”
Mark Alan Miller, President and Founder of Encyclopocalypse Publications, previously worked with Shout Factory on the director’s cut of Clive Barker’s NIGHTBREED, which was met with critical acclaim and commercial success. Miller is thrilled to rekindle this partnership.
“I relish the chance to collaborate with the good people at Shout Factory again,” said Miller. “Chopping Mall is one of my very favorite ’80s horror movies, and I know I’m not alone. I can say with confidence that Brian Berry has delivered something the fans will love.”
Based on the screenplay by James Wynorski and Steve Mitchell, CHOPPING MALL: THE NOVELIZATION promises to deliver all the laughs and thrills that have made CHOPPING MALL a beloved fixture in horror cinema, reimagined as a collectible paperback book.
The audiobook will be voiced by Joe Hempel, a veteran of Horror audiobook narration. Joe lent his voice to the fan favorite audiobook of ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES by Jeff Strand and will bring his incredible talents to create an unforgettable audiobook experience.
Paperback pre-orders in the USA are available directly at encyclopocalypse.com, with International Pre-order links populating the pages. There are two versions available: a standard Trade size and a pocket-sized Mass-Market version reflecting the publisher’s love of novelizations from the 80s and early 90s. Most International customers will be able to pre-order via their favorite local or online booksellers within the coming weeks.
eBook pre-orders are available for everyone via encyclopocalypse.com and all major online booksellers, including Amazon and Barnes and Noble. On November 19th 2024, CHOPPING MALL: THE NOVELIZATION will be available wherever books are sold.
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