Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge

A young man named Eric is believed to have died in a suspicious house fire while saving his girlfriend, Melody. A year later, a shopping mall is built on TMDB of his former home. A mysterious figure begins targeting the dishonest developers of the complex. While some employees are murdered, Melody receives gifts and protection from an unknown source, leading her to suspect Eric survived. Alongside a photographer named Peter, she attempts to uncover the identity and motives of the killer.

This 1989 horror film was produced by Fries Entertainment with a budget of 3 million USD. It was the first of four films directed by Richard Friedman, followed by Can't Be Heaven, Born, and Thou Shalt Kill. The movie stars Derek Rydall as Eric Matthews, Kari Whitman as Melody Austin, and Rob Estes as Peter Baldwin. The cast also includes Pauly Shore, Morgan Fairchild, and Ken Foree. The production featured a credited crew of 44 people and a screenplay written by Scott J. Schneid, Frederick Urich, and Robert King.

The film received a moderate reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 5.4/10 on IMDb based on 2,600 votes and a similar score of 5.3/10 on TMDB from 54 votes.