When most people think of The Running Man, they picture Arnold Schwarzenegger firing off one-liners in spandex while villains shout over neon smoke machines. Revisiting both the original 1987 film and the 2025 remake, I expected a retro-futuristic action ride. And yes — both deliver adrenaline-fueled spectacle. But what struck me is how differently each version interprets Stephen King’s 1982 novel, and how the remake makes for great entertainment and packs a far richer emotional punch.
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