# The Running Man Movies Were RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING

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Published: 2026-04-10T13:54:02+00:00
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## Resource

This week’s bonus episode is a shorter, one-segment movie review because my schedule is packed, but I still wanted to drop something fun. I’m talking about The Running Man in both of its big-screen forms: the wild 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger version and the 2025 film that had me ready to revolt against every corrupt power structure cashing in on human pain. In this episode, I get into why the 1987 movie still works for me even though it’s not a faithful adaptation. Arnold is in full one-liner mode, the action is pure over-the-top 80s madness, and Richard Dawson is unforgettable as one of the sleaziest game show villains ever. Then I jump into the 2025 version and why it hit me differently. This one feels sharper, angrier, and more locked into themes of class struggle, media manipulation, and a society turning desperation into entertainment. So this episode is really about why both versions work, why both of them matter, and how the same concept can reflect two very different eras of anxiety, corruption, and spectacle. If you enjoy bonus episodes like this, let me know in the comments. The Running Man (2025): https://amzn.to/3Q4F5P2 The Running Man (ARNOLD!): https://amzn.to/4vmzOT8 Patreon : https://tinyurl.com/EgoPatreon Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GFicOch6Up1mlmzomOgir PayPal: paypal.me/egotasticfuntime Talking The Orville Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@TALKINGTHEORVILLE Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@EgotasticFunTime SCI-FI ESSENTIALS: https://amzn.to/48qu3JB Twitter: https://x.com/EgotasticFT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/egotasticfuntime/ Elgato Wave 3 Microphone: https://amzn.to/4hZDELD Disclaimer: Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, I may earn a small comm…

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