The Running Man

The Running Man

By 2017, the global economy has collapsed and U.S. society has become a totalitarian police state, censoring all cultural activity. The government pacifies the populace by broadcasting a number of game shows in which convicted criminals fight for their lives, including the gladiator-style The Running Man, hosted by the ruthless Damon Killian, where “runners” attempt…

Cheesy cyborg caper with heart & synth. B-movie bliss for cult fans
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Hands of Steel (1986): A Fistful of Cyborgs, A Splash of Synth, and a Whole Lot of Cult Classic Charm

In the year 1986, a cinematic landscape ravaged by post-apocalyptic chic and cyborg swagger birthed a glorious, trashy gem known as Hands of Steel, also known by its equally dramatic Italian moniker, Vendetta dal futuro (Revenge from the Future). Directed by the delightfully gonzo auteur Sergio Martino, whose filmography ranges from spaghetti westerns to giallo…