#9 The Running Man: It's time to start running!
Blast Off into Dystopian Action: The Running Man 1987 Movie Review on the Four Takes Movie Podcast Welcome to the Four Takes Movie Podcast ! Join hosts Martin, Adam, Luke, and David a s they dive into a definitive review of the 1987 action movie classic , The Running Man. This is an essential listen for any fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger or 80s cinema . The episode breaks down the plot of this iconic 1987 movie , which is set in a dystopian 2017 where the United States has devolved into a totalitarian police state . The most popular form of entertainment is the violent game show, The Running Man. The movie follows Ben Richards, an innocent police officer framed for a massacre, who is forced to become a contestant and fight flamboyant professional killers known as Stalkers . The team tackle the fascinating controversy surrounding the source material . The film is based on a book written by Richard Bachman, the well-kn...