It is the future! In the year 2019 the government manipulates the media to further its own agenda. Worse, reality shows have the highest ratings on television. The number one reality show is the Running Man. Criminals have to complete a treacherous obstacle course to gain their freedom. While they run the course they are being stalked by trained killers for the fun and enjoyment of the television audience.
It is the present! The government manipulates the media and reality shows seems to be on every channel. The crazier the concept the more popular it is. I think if Fox Network could clear the concept with the courts, they would air a real version of the Running Man. It’s a sad state we are in when our entertainment is almost a mirror of an apocalyptic 80’s movie with corny dialog based on a book written by Stephen King’s alternate personality Richard Bachman. Time to turn off the TV.
BTW, I loved the movie.
The Running Man stars Arnold “The Governator” Schwarzenegger and Richard Dawson (Hogan’s Heroes and Family Feud).