Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to Born to Watch as Whitey and Dan dive headfirst into The Running Man (1987). This neon-soaked, dystopian thrill ride predicted the chaos of reality TV decades before Married at First Sight ever hit Aussie screens.
In this The Running Man 1987 Review, the boys break down everything from Arnie's quips to Richard Dawson's sleazy brilliance as game show host Damon Killian. They debate the film's place in Schwarzenegger's career, its prophetic social commentary, and whether “Subzero… now plain zero” deserves a medal for the worst one-liner in movie history.
Expect banter, nostalgia, and more tangents than a maths textbook, from 80s VHS memories to Mr Inbetween recommendations, and even a detour through the world's most confusing lycra jumpsuits.
Whether you love The Running Man or have never seen it, this episode proves why the 80s ruled the action genre.
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