Richard Connell’s 1924 short story The Most Dangerous Game is a cornerstone of suspense and adventure literature, celebrated for its inventive premise and psychological depth. This story of a man being hunted for sport by a wealthy madman has captivated readers and served as a template for countless films and television shows, it’s a tale…
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Surviving the Game (1994) – Review
A film where a bunch of white rich assholes chase a black man through the woods is an entry that is already on very shaky ground but New Line Cinema was not the kind of studio to shy away from such a controversial subject, nor were they known for thoughtful subtext or even text for…
Hard Target (1993) – Review
If you like mullets and gratuitous slow-motion explosions have I got a film for you. In an entry that takes the premise of Richard Connell’s story “The Most Dangerous Game” to ridiculous heights and then tosses in Jean-Claude Van Damme in for good measure, we have an absolutely glorious action flick on our hand. So,…
The Most Dangerous Game (1932) – Review
Richard Connell’s short story “The Most Dangerous Game” may be one of the most influential stories ever written, inspiring and influencing countless movies and television shows from Bill Bixby being hunted by a rich asshat in an episode of The Incredible Hulk to Jean Claude Van Damme being hunted by a group of rich asshats…