LOS ANGELES — Football and horror? Yeah, that’s actually happening.
Jordan Peele is back at it — not directing this time, but producing a new film called Him, and it’s not your usual locker room drama. This one’s a twisted, spooky ride into the world of sports obsession. And get this — Marlon Wayans is taking a serious turn as the mysterious and slightly terrifying football legend in the center of it all.
The story follows Cameron Cade, a hotshot young player with dreams of greatness. But after a brutal injury from a crazed fan, his path takes a weird left turn. He ends up at the secluded training grounds of his idol, Isaiah White (Wayans), who isn’t exactly the cheerleader type. Things get dark — fast. Like, ritual sacrifices, creepy visions, “is this real or not?” kind of dark.
Director Justin Tipping is behind the camera, with Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions making sure the vibes are unsettling in all the right ways. If the early trailer is anything to go by, this isn’t just a spooky movie — it’s more like a psychological horror wrapped in cleats and shoulder pads.
Now, Him isn’t just about scaring your socks off. It’s poking at something deeper — the pressure to be the best, the costs of fame, and how far someone might go to become a legend. Peele’s known for putting a spotlight on stuff that gets under your skin, and this one’s no different.
Some folks are already calling it the “anti-sports movie” we didn’t know we needed. Others? Not so sure. Wayans in a dramatic horror role has definitely caught people off guard — in a good way. The cast also includes Julia Fox, Guapdad 4000, and Tierra Whack, which just adds to the “what even is this movie?” vibe — and that’s exactly why people are paying attention.
The movie drops September 19, 2025, and if you’re into twisted stories that mess with your head, this one’s probably going to be your jam.
But is Him just a wild ride, or will it actually say something meaningful about our obsession with greatness? Too soon to tell. For now, it’s definitely got people talking — and that might be all it needs.