That Film Stew Ep 608 - The Running Man (Review)

Co-produced and directed by Edgar Wright, The Running Man is the dystopian action thriller film starring Glen Powell. It is the second adaptation of the 1982 novel by Stephen King, following the 1987 film of the same name. In the near future, "The Running Man" is the top-rated show on television, a deadly competition where contestants must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins. Desperate for money to save his sick daughter, Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show's ruthless producer to enter the game as a last resort. Ratings soon skyrocket as Ben's defiance, instincts and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite, as well as a threat to the entire system. We break down all things from Schwarzenegger Dollars, Edgar Wright sensibilities, and finally making Glen Powell and thing.