Topic: I hope The Running Man isn't upon us.
Anonymous A started this discussion 9 years ago #58,982
> In 2017, after a worldwide economic collapse, American society has become a totalitarian police state, censoring all cultural activity. The U.S. government pacifies the populace by broadcasting game shows where convicted criminals fight for their lives, including the gladiator-style The Running Man, hosted by the ruthless Damon Killian (Richard Dawson), where "runners" attempt to evade "stalkers", armed mercenaries, around a large arena, and near-certain death for a chance to be pardoned by the state.
It would certainly get ratings I bet.
It would certainly get ratings I bet.
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 5 minutes later[^] [v] #752,288
It also has a reality TV star (Killian) as America's most powerful person, and stars 2 actors who went on to be governors. One of whom (Arnie) replaced Trump on The Apprentice.
Stephen King was a prophet.
Stephen King was a prophet.
Tinychan Moderator joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 3 minutes later, 9 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #752,289
The last thing McCatherine wants to be is running.
Green !BEERiVqJJw joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 3 minutes later, 12 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #752,291
Sounds like an easy suicide!
The Doctor !7MHPahvoGY joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 13 minutes later, 25 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #752,300
Sheila LaBoof joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 2 hours later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #752,334
It's time to start RUNNING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=867YaNMxWq4
Messiah, Temple of Dreams with Running Man clips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=867YaNMxWq4
Messiah, Temple of Dreams with Running Man clips