The Running Manhas a notable difference from the original Stephen King novel, and it serves as a dig at the Kardashians. The Running Man's dystopian world setting puts audiences in a futuristic version of America where practically every citizen consumes entertainment on a "Free-Vee." The device is mandated by the government, and TV shows are distributed straight to audiences' homes from Games Network, the sinister corporation behind The Running Man game. This all comes from the novel, but Edgar Wright's 2025 film spiffs up the setting with some additional TV world-building.

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