The co-writer of the 1987 sci-fi classic RoboCop is working on what he calls “a continuation” of the original movie. Directed by Paul Verhoeven, RoboCop signaled a new direction for the sci-fi action genre when it hit theaters in the late 80s. Yes, it had hard-hitting action like other films in the genre, but it was also cleverly infused with social satire – complete with hilarious faux news reports – and when it came to violence, it didn’t shy away from the use of gore.
Starring Peter Weller, RoboCop told the futuristic tale of Officer Alex J. Murphy (Peter Weller), a police officer transferred to the most dangerous part of a crime-ridden Detroit, ...
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