One of the most popular Stephen King adaptations was The Running Man. The story of a near-future where a popular TV show pits condemned criminals against trained warriors in gladiatorial combat. Though it had some great visuals, that’s not to say it couldn’t be improved. Artist McLean Kendree re-designed characters from the movie with a unique and more outlandish take. Click to enlarge…
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| The Contestants |
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| Dynamo |
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| Fireball |
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| Sub-Zero |
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| Buzzsaw |
What do you think of the redesigned “Running Man?”
[Image Source: mcleannews]

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I say go for it!
I agree. Somebody make this happen..
The Running Man (book and film) were ahead of their time in predicting the rise of the reality TV game-show. What would be different about a modern version? Simon Cowell and a panel of celebrities replace Killian; and contestants using their dying breaths to proclaim how much they've loved being on the show, which has been an "emotional journey."
LOL Scifi Gene, true that