#dystopian

#dystopian

In a twist from the original film, the new version of The Running Man follows contestants across the globe rather than confined sound stages.

The series became a global phenomenon seemingly overnight after dropping on Netflix in September 2021, showing the brutality of capitalism's impact on the disenfranchised.

Innie Mark realizes that if he goes along with the plan to save Gemma and expose Lumon for kidnapping her, it will likely sink the company and lead to the dissolution of the severed floor, leading to the "deaths" of every innie on the floor.

The film, directed by McG, attempts to resonate with previous dystopian hits but ultimately feels derivative and lacks the depth to convincingly portray its relevant themes.