Content & Trigger Warnings for The Running Man (1982)
8 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Running Man (1982) contains 8 content warnings : Death of a child, Terminal illness, Kidnapping / abduction, Plane crashes, Gore / graphic violence, Gun violence, Police brutality, Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
The most severe warnings are for Plane crashes (severity 4/5), Gore / graphic violence (severity 4/5), Gun violence (severity 4/5), Self-harm / suicide (depicted) (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a child | 3/5 | Depicted | Protagonist's child's death motivates the story |
| Terminal illness | 3/5 | Depicted | Widespread illness among the poor population |
| Other | |||
| Kidnapping / abduction | 2/5 | Depicted | Hostage situations during the chase |
| Plane crashes | 4/5 | Depicted | Plane crash is a major plot element |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gore / graphic violence | 4/5 | Depicted | Graphic violence in dystopian game show setting |
| Gun violence | 4/5 | Depicted | Extensive gun violence throughout the chase |
| Police brutality | 3/5 | Depicted | The dystopian setting features state-sponsored violence and hunters who function as authoritarian enforcers pursuing the protagonist. |
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Protagonist's suicidal final act is central |
Mental Health & Emotional
Other
Violence & Physical Harm
3/5Depicted
The dystopian setting features state-sponsored violence and hunters who function as authoritarian enforcers pursuing the protagonist.
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