MOVIE: The Running Man | Indian Lake | February 13-14, 2026

Friday, February 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 14, 2026 9:30 PM

Indian Lake Theater 6311 New York 30 Indian Lake, NY, 12842 United States (map)

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The Running Man Brings High-Stakes Dystopia to Indian Lake Theater During SnoCade Weekend

Image of Glen Powell who stars in the 2025 version of "The Running Man" movie. — Glen Powell stars in *The Running Man.*

Winter thrills take a darker, adrenaline-fueled turn when “The Running Man” (2025) screens at the Indian Lake Theater on February 13 and 14, coinciding with the first weekend of Indian Lake SnoCade. For festivalgoers looking to trade snowmobiles and bonfires for a gripping night at the movies, this bold new adaptation delivers spectacle with teeth.

The movie in sharp focus.

Based on Stephen King’s novel (written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman), The Running Man is set in a near future where economic desperation fuels a wildly popular televised death game. Contestants must survive 30 days while being hunted across the country, with their every move broadcast for entertainment.

Ben Richards, played by Glen Powell, enters the game as a last resort to secure lifesaving medical care for his daughter. What producers expect to be another disposable contestant quickly becomes a problem: Richards fights back, exposes the machinery behind the spectacle, and turns survival into rebellion.

Watch the official trailer.

A tense, fast-cut preview showcasing Edgar Wright’s kinetic style and the film’s high-stakes premise.

In The Running Man survival is entertainment.

Cast, director, and creative vision.

Directed by Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Shaun of the Dead), this version leans heavily into tension, dark satire, and kinetic pacing. Wright’s signature style—precise editing, visual wit, and needle-sharp commentary—brings fresh urgency to a story that feels uncomfortably plausible in today’s media landscape.

Powell’s performance has been widely praised for grounding the film emotionally, balancing physical intensity with moral conviction. Supporting performances add texture to a world where ratings outweigh human life.

How this version differs from the 1987 film.

Poster for the 2025 version of The Running Man starring Glen Powell and Josh Brolin and directed by Edgar Wright — *The Running Man* 2025 movie poster

Fans of the Arnold Schwarzenegger cult classic should expect something very different. The 2025 Running Man stays far closer to King’s original novel, dialing back camp and leaning into social critique. The result is darker, more suspenseful, and more unsettling—less escapist fun, more cautionary tale.

Critical response: praise and perspective.

Early reviews highlight Wright’s control and Powell’s star-making turn. The Guardian praised the film’s “unflinching look at entertainment as exploitation,” while Variety called it “stylish, brutal, and unnervingly timely.”

Some critics noted that the film’s bleakness leaves little room to breathe, and that its relentless pace may feel punishing for viewers seeking lighter fare. That intensity, however, is very much the point.

Read & Watch: a smart pairing.

The Running Man is also a Read & Watch title. Borrow the book from the Indian Lake Public Library or the Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Long Lake Public Library and receive a free popcorn voucher at the theater. Read the warning. Then watch it unfold.

Ratings and age guidance.

Rated R. Children under 17 are not admitted without a parent. While children 17 and under are free when accompanied by an adult, the film’s mature themes, violence, and social commentary make it best suited for older teens and adults.

Plan your SnoCade movie night.

Screenings take place February 13 and 14 at Indian Lake Theater. Visit the theater’s website or Facebook page for showtimes, ticketing, and SnoCade weekend details.