Mall Twin Theatres

1-3 S. Tunnel Road,
Asheville, NC 28805

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Scott Neff
Scott Neff on October 8, 2018 at 9:14 pm

An article in the 8/15/1999 edition of the Asheville Citizen-Times says that the theatre closed with nary a whimper on 8/5/1999.

Mikeoaklandpark
Mikeoaklandpark on May 13, 2018 at 12:01 pm

Status should be updated to demolished

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on May 12, 2018 at 7:21 pm

stan.i knew a neil morgan, but he was an assistant in augusta,probably not your guy.

rivest266
rivest266 on August 21, 2016 at 4:45 pm

July 3rd, 1975 grand opening ad in photo section.

Mikeoaklandpark
Mikeoaklandpark on May 16, 2015 at 3:05 pm

Stanmalo9ne his name is Neil Reed. His is currently the manager of the Fine Arts in downtown Asheville.

StanMalone
StanMalone on May 14, 2015 at 7:20 pm

Mike, back on 6/21/2010 you made a mention of a manager named Neal. Would you happen to remember his last name?

It is odd that this theatre stayed open for 23 years and managed to avoid the twinning plague. Those great Ultravision theatres were almost square and as a result were prime candidates for twinning, or should I say “shoeboxing”?

raysson
raysson on May 14, 2015 at 4:26 pm

Closed on January 23, 1998 under Carmike Cinemas as the Mall Twin Theatres.

raysson
raysson on May 14, 2014 at 1:53 pm

Opened on July 4, 1975 under ABC Southeastern Theatres.

Auditorium 1 was the largest with 379 seats

Auditorium 2 seating capacity was 352

Total seating capacity 731

raysson
raysson on May 11, 2014 at 1:41 am

On the marquee at the MALL THEATRES 1 AND 2: June 22,1979…..“ALIEN” in DOLBY STEREO Special additional late show Friday and Saturday!!! Sorry, No Plitt Advanced Ticket Specials or Passes Accepted for this feature. Please attend our Matinees! Avoid the crowds….Plenty of free parking within the Asheville Mall!!!

Due to the extreme content of this picture,we strongly advised that NO ONE Under 17 will not be admitted and must be accompanied by parent or adult guardian for this picture.

raysson
raysson on September 21, 2012 at 1:42 pm

The showing of Steven Spielburg’s RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK broke all boxoffice attendance records for this theatre becoming the highest grossing film in Asheville when it came out in 1981.

Spielburg’s “E.T.” had the lines snaked around Asheville Mall when it came out as well breaking all boxoffice attendance records in 1982 becoming the highest grossing film for that theatre.

raysson
raysson on September 21, 2012 at 1:29 pm

By 1997…the Mall Twin was reduced to a discount dollar house with all seats for all shows just $1.00 under Carmike Cinemas…..I have the ad for the 1-1-98 showings at the Mall Twin…..it closed in June of that year due to expansion and renovation of the Asheville Mall.

MALL TWIN AT ASHEVILLE MALL: 1-1-1998
“Air Force” with Harrison Ford-Rated R
“In and Out” with Demi Moore-Rated PG 13

raysson
raysson on September 21, 2012 at 1:27 pm

Owners:

1975-1979 ABC Southeastern Theatres

1979-1986 Plitt Southern Theatres

1986-1991 Cineplex Odeon Corporation

1991-1998 Carmike Cinemas

raysson
raysson on September 21, 2012 at 1:19 pm

More blockbusters that got first-run at this theatre: “RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK”-Harrison Ford-(6-12-1981)

“E.T.”-First-run showing in DOBLY STEREO(6-11-1982)

“THE BLUES BROTHERS”-With John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd

raysson
raysson on September 21, 2012 at 1:19 pm

More blockbusters that got first-run at this theatre: “RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK”-Harrison Ford-(6-12-1981)

“E.T.”-First-run showing in DOBLY STEREO(6-11-1982)

“THE BLUES BROTHERS”-With John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd

raysson
raysson on September 21, 2012 at 1:09 pm

The Mall 1 and 2 Theatres were constructed by Wil-Kin and Six Associates Incorporated. This was the last of the twin ULTRAVISION theatres that were built. The Mall 1 and 2 Theatres(under ABC Southeastern Theatres)opened to the public on July 4,1975(the Independence Day holiday)with the premiere attractions for its official grand opening……

MALL THEATRE 1: Warren Beatty and Julie Christie in “SHAMPOO” also starring Goldie Hawn and Jack Warden
Rated R

MALL THEATRE 2: Ann Margret and Jack Nicholson along with Roger Daltrey in “TOMMY” also starring Tina Turner. Rated PG….special late show for this feature on Friday and Saturday nights at Midnight.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on June 2, 2012 at 8:23 pm

Any one that worked for PLITT or ABC theatres is invited to the REMEMBERING PLITT THEATRE page on FACEBOOK,or if you just liked a certain Plitt Theatre.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on July 7, 2010 at 8:30 pm

More Movies that played at the Mall 1 and 2.

The Chosen {omen rip-off with Kirk Douglas who outta know better.}
An Unmarried Woman
Candleshoe {Disney,with Jodie Foster}
Here come the Tigers {Bad News Bears rip-off}

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on July 7, 2010 at 8:29 pm

More Movies that played at the Mall 1 and 2.

The Chosen {omen rip-off with Kirk Douglas who outta know better.}
An Unmarried Woman
Candleshoe {Disney,with Jodie Foster}
Here come the Tigers {Bad News Bears rip-off}

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on July 2, 2010 at 9:27 pm

The Mall 1 and 2 are gone. due mall expansion.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on June 30, 2010 at 9:10 pm

Cineplex bought out Plitt theatres,but i had already jumped ship for GCC.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois on June 30, 2010 at 8:47 pm

Owners:

1990-1995 Cineplex Odeon Corporation (U.S.)?

1995-1998 Carmike Cinemas?

More info plus photos?

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on June 21, 2010 at 7:05 pm

Yes.It was an ABC Southeastern Theatre like the Terrace,then a Plitt theatre.I have no idea who got it from Plitt, UA,maybe.

raysson
raysson on June 21, 2010 at 6:35 pm

Was this called Asheville Mall 1 & 2 aka Mall 1 & 2 Theatres at Asheville Mall?

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on June 21, 2010 at 6:28 pm

I want to think it is because that has to be the old mall.Be great to get Neal to add to the Mall 1 and 2 Theatres.