

The Hunger Games received immediate box office success upon its release. Given that its release predates The Hunger Games by 12 years, it seems at first glance that Battle Royale is the predecessor of The Hunger Games. While the subject of child killings is tough to sell in the best of times, it’s amazing that Battle Royale managed to find worldwide success in the era it did. i Released just a year after the Columbine massacre and a year before the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Battle Royale dwells in between American tragedies. The gore and vivid imagery captivated audiences around the world, including Quentin Tarantino.

Kinji Fukasaku’s Battle Royale sent shockwaves through society upon its release in 2000. This synopsis obviously describes The Hunger Games. The movie, based on a book of the same name, is a violent showing of senseless death and unnecessary gore. The bloodbath was captured on video and broadcast to an audience. All other contests must die in order for the winner to survive.
