MALLRATS (1995)

Saturday 27 September is VIEW ASKEWNIVERSE DAY. We're showing four films by Kevin Smith in chronological order, starting with CLERKS and followed by MALLRATS - the cult favourite that's beloved for its ridiculous scenarios, endless pop-culture riffs, and early performances from future stars like Ben Affleck.

MALLRATS transplants Kevin Smith’s fast-talking slacker characters into a suburban shopping mall. Where CLERKS was raw and minimalist, MALLRATS leaned into broader comedy and comic-book energy. It blends screwball comedy with geek culture references, years before such references became mainstream.