The Running Man
“It is the year 2019. "The Running Man" is a deadly game no one has ever survived. But Schwarzenegger has yet to play.”
By 2017, the global economy has collapsed and U.S. society has become a totalitarian police state, censoring all cultural activity. The government pacifies the populace by broadcasting a number of game shows in which convicted criminals fight for their lives, including the gladiator-style The Running Man, hosted by the ruthless Damon Killian, where “runners” attempt to evade “stalkers” and certain death for a chance to be pardoned and set free.
This is a loud, propulsive ride through a darkly satirical future. It feels like a high-stakes, over-the-top game show where every moment is a fight for survival, wrapped in a distinctly 80s action aesthetic. Expect a cynical, yet thrilling, commentary on media and power, delivered with a brash, relentless energy.
