Netflix's new series "Last Samurai Standing" echoes the dystopian themes of "Battle Royale"

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Netflix's new series "Last Samurai Standing" is drawing comparisons to the 2000 cult film "Battle Royale." The show features warriors in a deadly tournament with specific rules and consequences, mirroring the premise of "Battle Royale" where students are forced into a similar deathmatch. Both works are inspired by earlier concepts, with "Battle Royale" drawing from Stephen King's "The Long Walk," highlighting a cyclical nature of storytelling.


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