 DIRTRADE(Paul Verhoeven (I) (qv)): [religious imagery]: RoboCop is  seen walking on water near the end of the film. Verhoeven has stated  that he sees the character as a futuristic version of Christ.  Additional references include the gunshot blast to Murphys hand as  Jesus hands being nailed to the cross, the bullet to Murphys head  seen as the Crown Of Thorns, and Boddickers blood at the climax of  the film turning the water red, like wine.