Connections
Edited into
Footage from the film is included
References
When Killian is talking to the Minister of defense on the phone, he talks about Gilligans's Island
It is referenced.
red moving light on car
"I'll be back"
Referenced in
In both films there is a television game show where the competitors are convicted felons.
Mentioned by Arnold Schwartzenegger
seen on theater marquee
The theme of the game is inspired from that film.
One of the villains is named "Running Man", after the name of the 1987 film. Hideo Kojima likes making references to films starring Arnold Schwarzenegger (such as the fact that another villain is named "Predator" after another Arnold film).
This movie directly lifts the concept of The Running Man
Shake insists that the film is the correct answer to a trivia question about Arnold Schwarzenegger at the bar
The concept of a convict being hunted by others who are hired to kill him.
Kimble does a very similar rant to the one Arnold does
Mentioned by Arnold Schwarzenegger
One of the major enemies is equipped with a flamethrower and a jetpack, like the character of "Fireball" in the movie. Hideo Kojima likes making references to films starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
Drew mentions the film.
Episode title.
Gamer borrows themes and elements similar to those used in The Running Man (1987), in which the main character was named Ben Richards. In Gamer there's a character named Ben Richard.
mentioned in dialogue
"Who loves you and who do you love?"
Mentioned by the Snob.
detailing Schwarzenegger action flicks
"If you feel that you seen this movie then you have! It's called The Running Man and it's a much better movie"
referenced throughout
Colin Farrell says he grew up watching Arnold Schwarzenegger movies such as this film
Guess during Charades
Featured in
Clips are shown of various Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, including this one.
"Where Do You Want To Meet?" segment
compares plots, but decides it is better than Gamer
Honorable mention, clips shown
Spoofs
Spoofed in
Arnold Schwarzenegger dances "The Running Man."
inspiration