![]() ![]() ![]() The America of today, much like this America, is obsessed with reality television and has a clear prejudice of those with less money. Nothing is overly science fiction, but all elements of a world that could be created in today’s day and age. I love that King was able to think with such a realistic mindset when he wrote this story. THE RUNNING MAN is a look into a dystopian version of America that could be easily plausible with the way our world has evolved over time. ![]() Ben’s been picked for The Running Man, where the objective is simply to save his own life. In order to save her Ben must risk his life and enter into a reality show where contestants are pitted against a variety of dangerous topics. ![]() Every day Ben realizes he will never be able to afford the medicine she needs despite his best efforts to find work. His young daughter, Cathy, has fallen ill and each day grows closer to death. Ben Richards is one of those poor people. Their lives are not valued the way those with money are. Welcome to a dystopian future where the poor are seen as rodents and not human beings. THE RUNNING MAN | Stephen King as Richard Bachman ![]()
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