If You Love ‘Blade Runner,’ This Documentary About the Writer of Ridley Scott’s Sci-Fi Classic Is Just as Fascinating
Escapes as a documentary is a unique and in-depth dive into the persona of the writer behind Ridley Scott's sci-fi classic Blade Runner.
Though it's a classic now, Blade Runner has a fascinating history behind it. From meddling studio executives, to a difficult production and its infamous box office performance, it’s incredible that the film became the classic it is today. However, the movie’s epic visuals and interesting backstories are nothing compared to the life of one of its writers, Hampton Fancher. As recounted by the 2017 documentary,Escapes, Fancher’s life and career have been filled with incredible feats, relationships, and trials along the way. Watching the documentary is not only an interesting study of his creative efforts, but also of the man himself.
