Frame for Frame: The Running Man (1987 vs 2025)

Yumper and Cotton return for another deep-dive edition of Frame for Frame, this time tackling one of the wildest dystopian action films ever made: The Running Man. We compare the original 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger classic to the brand-new 2025 remake starring Glenn Powell, exploring how the story, tone, worldbuilding, and characters have evolved across nearly four decades.

We break down the biggest differences, what the remake improves (or doesn’t), how modern action filmmaking stacks up against ’80s excess, and whether the new version captures the chaotic energy that made the original a cult favorite.

The episode also covers upcoming sequels, remakes, and reboots, including the ones we’re excited for and the ones we think Hollywood should leave in the vault. If you love film talk, revisiting classics, and debating new interpretations, this is the episode for you.

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