The Running Man is a staple of 1980s sci-fi, blending action, satire, and dystopian social commentary.

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We dig into:

• 1987 sci-fi action tropes

• The over-the-top gladiator TV show premise

• Richard Dawson’s performance

• Memorable “Stalkers” (Captain Freedom, Subzero, Buzzsaw)

• How the film predicted modern reality TV

• Its cult-classic status and 80s cheese factor

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The VIA VHS Podcast is dedicated to the movies that defined the analog era — from cult classics to forgotten gems.

Each week, we revisit a different title from the 80s, 90s, or early 2000s, blending film analysis, nostalgia, humor, and pure love for the VHS rental days.

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