Tag: Survival movies

Stephen King’s Dystopian Classic ‘The Running Man’ Gets a Bold New Adaptation in 2025

The new book to movie adaptation starring Glen Powell hits theaters on November 7. Photo: Barnes & Noble

Stephen King’s “The Running Man” Returns — and Hits the Big Screen

Originally published under King’s pseudonym Richard Bachman in 1982, The Running Man later appeared as part of The Bachman Books collection in 1985. Now, this dark, dystopian thriller is making its way to the big screen, with Paramount’s new adaptation set to premiere on November 7, 2025.

A Deadly Game of Survival

In the world of The Running Man, survival is the only goal.

Ben Richards has lost everything—his job, his savings, and nearly his hope. With a sick daughter in need of urgent medical care, he takes a desperate gamble and signs up for the nation’s most popular (and brutal) reality show: The Running Man, where contestants are hunted for sport.

If Ben can stay alive for thirty days, he’ll win a billion dollars. The catch? No one has ever survived more than eight days. Pursued by a lethal strike force trained to kill, Richards must navigate a world where every step could be his last.

It’s a chilling story about desperation, power, and the lengths one man will go to save his family.

The Film Adaptation

The Running Man (2025)
A man joins a game show where contestants can run anywhere in the world—while professional “hunters” track them down.

  • Director: Edgar Wright
  • Writers: Michael Bacall, Stephen King, Edgar Wright
  • Stars: Glen Powell, Emilia Jones, Josh Brolin
  • Genre: Dystopian Sci-Fi, Dark Comedy, Survival, Action Adventure
  • Running Time: 140 minutes

With Wright’s trademark style and a powerhouse cast, this adaptation promises to bring King’s high-stakes vision to thrilling, satirical life.

About the Author

Stephen King is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His recent works include Never Flinch, You Like It Darker, Holly, Fairy Tale, Billy Summers, If It Bleeds, The Institute, Elevation, The Outsider, Sleeping Beauties (co-written with his son Owen King), and the Bill Hodges Trilogy: Mr. Mercedes, Finders Keepers, and End of Watch.

King is the recipient of numerous honors, including:

  • 2020 Audio Publishers Association Lifetime Achievement Award
  • 2018 PEN America Literary Service Award
  • 2014 National Medal of Arts
  • 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters
Photo: Paramount Pictures

Blood, Grit, and Glory: Bloodstorm Featuring Viking Samurai

Survival/martial arts action movie Bloodstorm starring David Kurzhal. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

The Grit and Glory of Survival Martial Arts Movies

Survival martial arts movies captivate audiences with their high-stakes action, physical prowess, and raw human determination. These films blend intense combat with themes of endurance, resilience, and the will to overcome impossible odds.

Whether set in post-apocalyptic worlds, remote jungles, or brutal underground arenas, survival martial arts stories highlight the hero’s journey through both physical and emotional trials. The appeal lies in watching characters adapt, fight, and grow stronger with each challenge.

For many moviegoers, these films offer both escapist thrill and inspiration, celebrating the primal fight for life and the strength found in discipline, courage, and self-reliance.

Now Available: Bloodstorm

Bloodstorm — a gripping new survival martial arts movie — is now available on digital, on demand, and DVD in the US and Canada. Rent/Buy on Amazon Prime Video. (One Tree Entertainment, 2025)

Surrounded by killers, mercy is not an option.

Film Credits:

  • Written by: Rene Perez & Barry Massoni
  • Directed by: Rene Perez
  • Starring:
    • David Kurzhal (a.k.a. Viking Samurai)
    • Michael Nesto
    • Michael Paré (The Virgin Suicides, The Lincoln Lawyer)
    • Richard Tyson (Kindergarten Cop, There’s Something About Mary)

Plot Synopsis:

During a transfer to a remote prison island, a determined young policewoman and a deadly inmate are caught in the middle of a violent prison break. Forced to rely on each other, they must fight through chaos to survive.

Fans of Jean-Claude Van Damme will love this fast-paced, adrenaline-charged action flick.

Bloodstorm still. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

Coming Soon: David Kurzhal vs. Sugar Shane Mosley

David Kurzhal, also known as Viking Samurai and star of The Last Kumite, is stepping into the ring in a high-profile showdown.

Fight Date: July 25, 2025
Location: O2 Arena, London
Opponent: Boxing icon Sugar Shane Mosley
Streaming Audience: Expected to exceed 6 million viewers

🥊 [Click here for event info]

Courtesy photo, used with permission.