Reasons to watch The Running Man

The Running Man, starring Glen Powell and directed by Edgar Wright, based on Stephen King's novel, is opening soon in Philippine cinemas.

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Read on for reasons not to miss The Running Man, only in cinemas starting November 12:

1. The Running Man is based on a novel by Stephen King

First published under King's pseudonym Richard Bachman in 1982, The Running Man is an action-packed thriller set in a then near-future dystopian America (2025!) where the economy is in ruins, violence has become a way of life, and power is held by the very greedy, wealthy few.

Just like in the source material, this year's film adaptation, which King co-executive produces, The Running Man tells the story of Ben Richards (Powell), a working-class father desperate to save his sick daughter and is then forced to join the top-rated show on television, The Running Man, a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite - and a threat to the entire system.

2. Edgar Wright, whose filmography includes the well-loved Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Shaun of the Dead, and Baby Driver, directed and co-wrote The Running Man movie