In the near future, a police officer specializes in malfunctioning robots. When a robot turns out to have been programmed to kill, he begins to uncover a homicidal plot to create killer robots... and his son becomes a target.
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Title: Runaway (1984)
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Hooker at Bar
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In the near future, a police officer specializes in malfunctioning robots. When a robot turns out to have been programmed to kill, he begins to uncover a homicidal plot to create killer robots... and his son becomes a target. Written by Andy Phillips
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IT IS THE FUTURE. Machines intended to do our work are programmed to turn against us. Someone must stop the madman who started it all. See more »Parents Guide:
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USALanguage:
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14 December 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Fuera de control See more »Company Credits
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Ramsay: I know what it's about!
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Robotic spiders feature predominantly in Runaway and are controlled by Gene Simmons' character called Luther. Since 2013, the centerpiece of the KISS stage show, of which Simmons is a co-lead, has been a huge, animatronic spider with moving tentacles, and multiple optical and pyrotechnic special effects. See more »Goofs
At the end of the film, we see Bobby trapped on a slowly-moving construction elevator. The premise is he cannot stop the elevator because it has been tampered with. But the back of the elevator is wide open. Bobby could have jumped off the back of the elevator safely at any time. See more »Quotes
Chief of Police: You screwed up good, Ramsay. We got two dead officers, do you understand me mister? Two. Dead. Cops! We got two wounded - one of them your own partner - and we got two dead guinea punks! And no one knows why or what the HELL its all about!Ramsay: I know what it's about!
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A lot of critics complain about this movie but it was very well made for it's time. Not only does the movie show robots going out of control but it also shows a society of complete distrust and characters that are very cold. Gene Simmons from Kiss is perfect in the role with his looks and his voice as a sadistic villain that keeps managing to circumvent authorities. Chris Mulkey a bit actor is also good as an idiot that gets involved with Simmons. The script and soundtrack are excellent. Tom selleck also goes well as a frustrated cop who is fiercely determined to stop the bad guy and is humorously sarcastic to the people he deals with.