Did The Running Man Rip Off This Movie? Warriors of the Year 2072 

I don't generally do this but since I'm tired of explaining this I'm gonna do it here... Today's video literally discusses how Warriors of the Year 2072 was ripped off by The Running Man. There's a small section about it. This is not about the novel. I'm well aware of when the novel was written. The Running Man film came 5 years after Warriors and bears an uncanny resemblance to Fulci's film (it bears more of a resemblance to Fulci's film than King's book -- by a mile) Yes, I'm aware of this "A lawsuit determined the movie was plagiarized from the French movie Le Prix du Danger (The Price of Danger) (1983), which was made after Robert Sheckley's 1958 short story "The Prize of Peril", just like the 1970 West German TV movie Das Millionenspiel (The Million Game)." That doesn't mean they didn't rip off Fulci -- it just means Fulci and the Italians never bothered suing. And really, given how often the Italians got away with ripping off things, why would they? Like here -- this films rips off a lot of stuff all on its own. They sue and win, and they may get sued in return...and really, I don't think anyone in the Italian film industry cared anyway. That's always been the vibe that comes through in interviews with guys like Sacchetti and D'Amato and the like. I know it's a real adrenaline rush to be the "well actually" guy on the internet...but pointing out the book was written before the film totally misses the point (no one's comparing the film to the book -- if you read the book you know Fulci's film and Glaser's film differ radically from the King novel). Pointing out some other film won a lawsuit doesn't diminish the fact that Paul Michael Glaser's film clearly borrowed pretty liberally from Fulci's film. That's the point here. I know this is the internet where everyone wants to be a boring pedant, but christ -- it's like MST3K: just repeat to yourself it's just a show -- you should really just relax. :p Trust me, I screw up plenty of stuff. This wasn't one of them. HG out. :-) Want to support the channel? www.patreon.com/Horrorgeek ko-fi.com/thehorrorgeek Get Your Horrorgeek Merch! horrorgeek.creator-spring.com/ Join me in Raid: Shadow Legends! pl.go-ga.me/sct2crz8 The referral link gives my viewers the following rewards:Silver 500,000, Rank Up Chicken 4, 1 Skill Tome, Energy 250. Players who reach level 25 will get more awesome rewards: The Epic Champion Juliana, a boss killer, super strong epic, and more goodies! (You can find Juliana on the Champion Index on the Sacred Order (Epic) Purchase Warriors of the Year 2027 here! amzn.to/4ekZBCS Disclaimer: this is an Amazon affiliate link. By purchasing through this link my channel will earn a referral fee. This will not make the item cost more. Amazon simply pays me for sending business to their site. It's another way you can support the channel. Follow me on social media! Twitter ► twitter.com/horrorgeek Instagram ► instagram.com/geekpocalypse Facebook ► facebook.com/mike.bracken The Horror Geek FB group ► facebook.com/groups/11186... Blue Sky ► @horrorgeek.bsky.social Twitch ► www.twitch.tv/the_horrorgeek

"Live audiences was banned ten years ago" = There was no money for extras in the movie's budget.

Love the grandson guest appearance!! 🥰

THE RUNNING MAN: The Rise of Killian.

Fred Williamson kicks major ass

Benny Hill music makes everything better.

I was kinda disappointed your grandson didn't run side-by-side commentary thru the entire episode! 🤣🤣🤣 Adorable!! Man, he REALLY wants that mic!!

Fulci's spaghetti westerns from the late 60s early 70s are actually really good. They also have meandering, nonsensical plots, like his horror films, which I see as a feature. They're like having a weird, western nightmare.

Stir-Fry is the sweetest li’l cutie pie I ever did see! Ya done good, gramps!

Always great to see a Fulci movie on the show!

I remember Kung Fu ... David Carradine kung-fu-ing the Old West was always fun.

Aww, you're the cutest Grandpa ever! ❤️

0:23 always wondered what Mike would look like without the beard 🤣

(To the tune of “1999” by Prince) 🎵 I was Dreamin when I wrote this So forgive me if I missed football practice today But when I woke up this morning This was the movie The Horror Geek had picked to play The city was all miniatures Gladiators fightin everywhere Tried to run from the theater But Fulci says Fungul I better care Cause they say only a winner can be the hero Oops! That contestant just went code blue So tonight I’m gonna war it like it’s 2072 🎵 B-Side: “Running (Man) up that Kill” by Kate Bush

Wow.... Barely any gore, and no gratuitous nudity? I am very disappointed. Seriously, the best fight scene in this one was when your grand-child almost strangled the mic.

2:36 It was also released under the alternate title: Copyright 1983 🤣🤣

that sprout has your hand busy as heck

Running 🏃‍♂️ man happened in 2017 -2019 dystrophy America. 60 years later didn't get better on earth .

Lance Henriksen gets a real workout today. Don't sweat it Lance. The royalty check is in the mail.

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Great job as usual but your little buddy at the beginning gets the win for adorable.

HOLY CRAP YES I've been waiting for either you or Brandon tenold or cinema snob to talk about this for so long this is one of the most underrated Lucio fulci flicks I love it so much but no one talks bout it I'm glad one of my all time fav reviewers is Hopefully one day you'll do Bronx warriors too

I've never seen this one! Budget Han Solo looks like Chris Prat with a bad perm. I love it already.

AWWWW little Geek is adorable. He's got a good future ahead of him.

GRATUITOUS YAKETY SAX. Your grandson’s smirk at, “Let’s Get Bloody” is everything.

"And today we're tackling Lucio Fulci's post-apocalyptic classic...." No...Today you're tackling your grandson..

You mean there is a bad time to drop acid?! The More You Know!

Where the Grand Prize is Your Life!!!

Titoli alternativi: Cortez the Killer See Rome and Die Benito Hur The Revving Man Zen and the Art of Motocycle Demolition Hog Wild

That Yakety Sax really fits.

This one is pretty bat sh!t crazy. And the foley work is top notch. And the special effects are pretty special. All in all, it's a pretty fun movie. Unless you're sensitive to flashing lights. Keep up the good work Mike.

Lucio Fulci...let the eye zooms commence 🤣

Bedazzled Jason mask, Yackety Sax, swallowing tongue, Poe quote, Buddhist lounge wear line, kids menu, parallel parking, EVIL Mike McDonald, motorcycle Ice Capades and can't mourn forever.

Need to do a double feature of this one with The Running Man.

I saw this one on Amazon Prime a couple of years back. Oh that Fulci goodness!

Rewatched this one recently, cheesy fun. Look forward to your commentary lol🤘🏼🙌🏾

So this is like what? An early 1980s Italian action/fantasy/sci-fi/horror movie that is like Mad Max meets the Warriors, but with a little bit of European sexploitation on the side?

Fulci woo! Al Cliver woo!

Your grandson REALLY wanted your microphone! LOL.

I loved this movie. I watched it so many times.

I just did a Fulci eye zoom on that thumbnail :P

5:15 Everything is better with the"Benny Hill" theme

Dam You! Yakitty Sax is my ringtone. I thought my phone was ringing! Lol

Oooh,looking forward to this! Doesn't look like it's to the level of Parts: The Clonus Horror VS The Island, but I can definitely see the DNA of The Running Man in here.

1:54 I couldn't read an autocue without goofing normally. Doing it whilst holding a wriggling baby takes real skill 👍

your Grandson ready for podcasting and youtube'ing horror movie reviews... I think i actually heard him say guys when you said say hello to the guys... the kid has star in the making written.

Good to see horror runs in the family 😎 ! Is it just me or does Claudio look like Stacy Keech?

9:03 Is that Les Nessman reporting from the WRKP helicopter? 14:53 Is that gun made out of Legos?

Man, I really miss my grandkids as babies. Enjoy every moment. That little guy is going to grow up telling all his friends how cool his grandpa is, and he’ll have the video to prove it. And I remember Wink!

Your grandson is adorable! Switching between doggedly pursuing the mic and trying to figure out just who you were talking to! Precious!

"Does anyone even remember Luke & Laura??" "Christ We're old!"

Stir Fry!!! ❤

You totally missed a Shriners joke with the motorcycle riders.

Let's get bloody

Does anyone remember The Horror Geek had a kid? Christ, i feel old.

Grandson establishing shot....

Grandson?!? Geez at least I feel young now. Thanks Mike!

Drake getting cooked by the horror geek!!! What a time to be alive 😂

Stir fry knows how to work that camera…more Stirfry!!!!!

Great review of flick I've never heard of, this drake was also in enigma from fulci as well as war of the world's TV show from the 80's

Laughed pretty hard during the intro. Like, 'How am I gonna watch the show with Mike wrangling his adorably squirmy grandkid!' Aside from being light on the gore-card and, well - gladiating - 'Warriors' actually looks like something I'd enjoy, as the goof factor seems high.

Easily one of the best and most entertaining channels on YT, never disappoints and brings to our attention movie we may not have heard of. Keep up the great Work Mike and Team.

Mike, seeing your Grandson make another appearance on the show, warmed my heart! I loved how you totally lost that battle for control over the microphone. LOL! Very cool man... ! From one Grandpa to another... very cool!

Whenever I drive by the Cinecittà’s studios now I always think of Mike.

A little horror geek. Always a good thing.

you and Brandon Tenold are the funniest, I love your knowledge about all these amazingly good and bad movies and tv shows, you are a wealth of interesting history

Aweee.. little man is ready to start a podcast,

🤘☕️🤘

So Mike, you hate european football. Ok, american handegg aka s**t throwing is waaaaay better.

Three Lance Hendricksens? Hell yeah!

Lil Stir Fry going to have more guest appearances than John Saxon 😂

Could you do the better french version of the running man, The Prize of Peril aka Le Prix Du Danger(1983)

I haven't seen a game show in years, bring it on!

7:02 I think both of those women are Cate Blanchett. One is from Crystal Skull and the other is from The Aviator 🤣

Thank you, Mike, for uploading another Fulci flick. Love the grandson, brother!

I almost gave up trying to find this movie to watch before your review but I did a search on my Roku TV this morning and found out it is playing on Plex so I watched it this morning and immediately felt I had seen this movie before but I see you are already on the ball with the title of this video lol

Hi Sterling!! Made another banger Matt. I love it when you change the Hell Yeahs . 😂 Lots of love to you and yours from California ❤🌞

Good to see your grandson helping out. Rip offs come from a lack of creativity, but today in order to avoid lawsuits, they just use templates aka sequel prequel remake.

Honestly it feels better with the Benny Hill Chase music. Where’s the hot chick in lingerie ?

Man there was certainly a plethora of post apocalyptic movies in the 80s this wasn't one of the betyer ones. But I did also love Mananimal concept but thought the story dragged a bit. That and the other show I liked from that time period was Misfits of Science...too bad both shows were short lived.

Didn't love crappy movie...did love your special guest who is just adorable. He made a cute little smile when you said let's get bloody 🥰

you have the cutest grandson, and it is so cute you bring him on this channel, he is going to love it when he grows up and you show him this

THANKS MIKE!

Wink Martindale? Heck, I remember Chuck Woolery...2-in-2, baby! ✌️

Thanks for the laugh with the Ovaltine quip. Ralphie would be proud. 😊

Not gonna lie, seeing you and your grandson was THE highlight of the video for me. LOVE it.

That miniature twilight megacity was so cool that I really wanted a kaiju to stomp on it. Not an A-list kaiju - more, like, Gigan

0:07 Mike, it would have been hilarious if your grandson was sporting a mighty beard. ;)

I think death race 2000 was first!, the girl with that sleep imagine in a game is like total recall! those guys in uniform reminds me of space balls

1:27 the exact same face, with and without beard. And thank you for introducing me to this film. Like other Fulci works, it's eye-catching.

2:13 Love your grandsons smile when you say LET'S GET BLOODY!

Spat my drink out this week at "I'll show you what a fool believes"...😂

❤😂😂😂😂 My word this was so great!! Plus your grandson is a doll!! 😊

If this is like The Running Man, they should definitely have named it: "Warriors of the Year, 2072" As if the show within the show is called "Warriors of the Year."

More baby co-hosting and you'll have to change the barf bag to dirty diapers!

WHATS UP, STIRFRY?!!!

He wants to take up the mic 😀

Guy in the gold outfit is Adam ant and this is one of his music videos the director forgot and made a movie from the music video concept 😆 🤣 😂

6:47 NEVER apologise for Loving Manimal. That show was the Shizz. RIP Simon McCorkindale 😢

Omg the baby is so cute ❤