‘The Running Man’ Delivers Sharp Truths Even When it’s a Bit Overhyped

12/11/2025

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Episode Synopsis

In a world where entertainment thrives on dehumanization, Stephen King’s The Running Man remains one of the most unsettlingly relevant dystopias. The book made for a memorable 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and now Edgar Wright’s adaptation pays clear homage …

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