Question 1

What futuristic technologies did Runaway accurately predict?

Accepted Answer

The film predicted domestic robots, video mail, social media, the Internet, voice-activated computers, biometric security, camera drones, tablet PCs, wireless headsets, and police using semi-automatic pistols.

Question 2

How did Michael Crichton decide to cast Gene Simmons as Luther?

Accepted Answer

Crichton cast Simmons after an audition where he asked Simmons to stare at him for about a minute without making facial expressions, deciding he looked menacing enough for the role.

Question 3

What was Gene Simmons' on-camera dynamic with Tom Selleck during filming?

Accepted Answer

Simmons said his relationship with Selleck was intensely emotional: "While we're playing a scene I hate his guts" and he would make up irritating things about Selleck to fuel his performance.

Question 4

What unusual reaction did a Vancouver police officer have to Gene Simmons during filming?

Accepted Answer

An off-duty Vancouver police officer doing crowd control pointed at Simmons and said, "better get him outta there," then joked that if he shook hands with him, he'd count all his fingers.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Runaway?

Accepted Answer

A police officer who specializes in malfunctioning robots uncovers a homicidal plot to create killer robots, and his son becomes a target.

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