The Running Man (1987) Vintage Cinema Review - Old Man Orange Podcast 693

Spencer and Dave go back to the 80s Arnold Schwarzenegger classic, The Running Man. A book by Stephen King that has the initial concept going for a Game Show styled survival challenge in a dystopian future. A story that has been used over and over throughout the years with Battle Royale, The Hunger Games, and Smash TV to name a few. But here is where it all started. Even though there is apparently a French movie called Le Prix Du Danger from 1983 that uses a very similar story too. Too bad it's next to impossible to find a decent translated copy in the USA.

The Arnie movie ups the ante on the book and creates a totally over the top comic book like feel that seems like an offshoot of a Paul Verhoven film. Beyond classic lines, great characters, fantastic action, and a movie filled with so much fun, you can't help but watch it over and over. It may not be Top 5 of Arnold's movies but it's definitely still a classic. Now to get pumped up for the 2025 Edgar Wright version and see how all three versions compare.

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