The Running Man

The story

Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.

• #authoritarian control
• #elite hunters
• #corrupt producers
• #based on novel or book
• #media manipulation
• #survival
• #public spectacle
• #game show
• #near future
• #broadcast violence
• #on the run
• #baffled