The Running Man (1987)

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The Running Man (1987) Dec 27, 2020 16:33:41 GMT

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Post by stefancrosscoe on Dec 27, 2020 16:33:41 GMT

The soundtrack, by Harold Faltermeyer is also a big part of why I so much enjoy this film.
My three favorite pieces, are the terrific and very upbeat/pulsating Mick's Broadcast Attack, which kind of builds towards something really great, then the more atmospheric, yet danceable Paula's Theme which perfectly suits the opening of the show, and just oozes of late 80s vibes, and then my all time favorite, which I am somewhat surprised did not become a more popular theme by Faltermeyer, as it is such a goofy/fun and still very memorable/catchy melody to it, and I am speaking of:

Are you ready for pain? Are you ready for suffering? If the answer is yes, then you're ready for Captain Freedom's workout!"
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For it is written: the inhabitants of the Earth have been made drunk with her blood. And I saw her sent upon a hairy beast and she held forth a golden chalice full of the filthiness of fornications. And upon her forehead was written: "Behold I am the great mother of harlots and all abominations of the Earth."

Prime etc. Elite Member @primemovermithrax Posts: 17,808 Likes: 8,347	The Running Man (1987) Dec 27, 2020 16:49:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Prime etc. on Dec 27, 2020 16:49:00 GMT It's interesting that the movie came out before American Gladiators. I wonder if the movie inspired the series.
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The Running Man (1987) Dec 27, 2020 16:57:26 GMT

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Dec 27, 2020 16:49:00 GMT Prime etc. said:

It's interesting that the movie came out before American Gladiators. I wonder if the movie inspired the series.

As a kid, I remember a few NES/SNES video games back in the early 90s, who had a similar style/look to that of The Running Man, and the one I always think of was:

For it is written: the inhabitants of the Earth have been made drunk with her blood. And I saw her sent upon a hairy beast and she held forth a golden chalice full of the filthiness of fornications. And upon her forehead was written: "Behold I am the great mother of harlots and all abominations of the Earth."

stefancrosscoe Senior Member @stefancrosscoe Posts: 6,362 Likes: 6,353	The Running Man (1987) Dec 27, 2020 17:00:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefancrosscoe on Dec 27, 2020 17:00:38 GMT
	For it is written: the inhabitants of the Earth have been made drunk with her blood. And I saw her sent upon a hairy beast and she held forth a golden chalice full of the filthiness of fornications. And upon her forehead was written: "Behold I am the great mother of harlots and all abominations of the Earth."

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The Running Man (1987) Dec 27, 2020 20:27:13 GMT via mobile

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Post by Mulder and Scully on Dec 27, 2020 20:27:13 GMT

An enjoyable sci-fi actioner with an interesting concept. Far better than that Hunger Games crap.

Like you said, it was prohetic in some ways with the reality TV, mass survelliance and deep fakes.

Such a fun, underrated flick.

CrepedCrusader Elite Member @crepedcrusader Posts: 20,965 Likes: 20,347	The Running Man (1987) Dec 27, 2020 20:49:39 GMT via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CrepedCrusader on Dec 27, 2020 20:49:39 GMT Haven't seen it in a long time. I remember liking it, but I'd like a more faithful adaptation of the original Stephen King book (published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman). It was dark a.f.

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The Running Man (1987) Jun 22, 2021 9:49:19 GMT

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Post by theravenking on Jun 22, 2021 9:49:19 GMT

The director of French movie The Prize Of Peril (1983) sued 20th Century Fox for The Running Man claiming it was an uncredited remake of his own film. While I haven't seen The Running Man, those who have seen both films confirm that entire scenes seem to have been lifted from the earlier movie.

I couldn't find any more information about this except that some documents of the case were lost in a plane crash in the New York Bay.

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janntosh Senior Member @janntosh14 Posts: 7,805 Likes: 4,443	The Running Man (1987) Jul 5, 2021 3:33:56 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by janntosh on Jul 5, 2021 3:33:56 GMT Rewatched this with a friend. Anyone think the score sounded very John Carpenter esque?
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Prime etc. Elite Member @primemovermithrax Posts: 17,808 Likes: 8,347	The Running Man (1987) Jul 5, 2021 3:42:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Prime etc. on Jul 5, 2021 3:42:09 GMT "Drop dead!" "I don't do requests."
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The Running Man (1987)

Post by stefancrosscoe on Dec 27, 2020 16:33:41 GMT

Post by Prime etc. on Dec 27, 2020 16:49:00 GMT

Post by stefancrosscoe on Dec 27, 2020 16:57:26 GMT

Post by stefancrosscoe on Dec 27, 2020 17:00:38 GMT

Post by Mulder and Scully on Dec 27, 2020 20:27:13 GMT

Post by CrepedCrusader on Dec 27, 2020 20:49:39 GMT

Post by theravenking on Jun 22, 2021 9:49:19 GMT

Post by janntosh on Jul 5, 2021 3:33:56 GMT

Post by Prime etc. on Jul 5, 2021 3:42:09 GMT