The Running Man, in which economically desperate people participate in a deadly game show, was first published in 1982 by one Richard Bachman, the fourth of an eventual seven of Bachman's novels. At the time of its release, no one knew this was a pseudonym.

Stephen King fans have been left "screaming" after a first look at The Running Man movie. Based on a dystopian thriller by Stephen King, The Running Man is set to hit theaters on November 7. It follows the story of a man who participates in a TV show where contestants are pursued by skilled assassins.

Edgar Wright's The Running Man remake, which stars Glen Powell, is coming later in 2025, and Stephen King fans are thrilled.