Connections to Running Man (film)

My boyfriend was playing and noticed some connections to that Runningman movie with Arnie. At one point, a Wardog even referred to Cash as "a runner", which is what they called the chased in the film.

Also, each gang has their gimmicks, and the operation is run by a powerful, sadistic man. We were just wondering if this games was inspired by the film, and to some lesser extent the book, or if it's just a coincidental concept. The idea of man being hunted by man is far from new, but Manhunt and Runningman both add a similar spin on the idea.