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.

The Running Man takes place in a dystopian future (that's really not too far in the future TBH), and it follows the reality competition show of the same name. In the show, Runners have to survive for 30 days to win the ultimate cash prize. But everyday they're hunted by professional assassins...while everything they do is put on national TV.

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.