Summary
In a near-future, corporately run America, Ben Richards is framed and forced into a brutal televised hunt where contestants must survive for a huge cash prize. As Richards fights to survive and expose the system, he becomes a lightning rod for rebellion in a society addicted to spectacle.
Director
Edgar Wright
Writers
Edgar Wright & Michael Bacall (screenplay), based on the novel by Stephen King
Cast
- Glen Powell as Ben Richards
- Josh Brolin as Dan Killian
- Colman Domingo as Bobby “Bobby T” Thompson
- William H. Macy as Molie Jernigan
- Lee Pace as Evan McCone
- Michael Cera as Elton Parrakis
- Emilia Jones as Amelia Williams
- Katy O’Brian as Laughlin
Rotten Tomatoes: 64%
Metacritic: 55
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I’m vaguely interested in watching this, but I genuinely enjoyed watching Richard Dawson in the first one! Iconic role for him.
Oh yeah, me too. Reboots can be novel and interesting sometimes. In this case in particular, a less campy vibe would be a very good thing.
I think we can stop worrying about spoilers for stories that have already been told though.
Oh, I agree. I think the cat’s out of the bag on the general plot of this movie!