The Running Man

With somewhat fondly remembering the kitschy 1987 version starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, I'd watch this latest incarnation/remake with skepticism, then realising it is directed by Edgar Wright, and I am somewhat convinced otherwise...!



SYNOPSIS: ​In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.

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— toysrevil (@toysrevil) July 9, 2025

Starring Glen Powell, RUNNING MAN premieres November 7th.
Why do I feel this is yet another remake of yet another Arnold Schwarzenegger film, after 1990's "Total Recall"...?