The upcoming horror film HIM is already generating considerable buzz, thanks in large part to the backing of Jordan Peele’s acclaimed Monkeypaw Productions.
While Peele himself isn’t directing the project, his company’s involvement alone is enough to raise expectations.
What truly sets HIM apart is its intriguing concept: a rare fusion of sports drama and horror. The story follows a rising football star who accepts an invitation to train at a secluded facility run by a legendary, past-his-prime quarterback.
What begins as a golden opportunity quickly spirals into a tense, psychological descent, hinting at eerie, possibly supernatural forces at play. As the athlete confronts escalating mental and physical trials, the film dives into the disturbing lengths one might go to achieve greatness.
Blending the gritty intensity of sports with the unsettling dread of horror, HIM is shaping up to be a bold, genre-bending experience that’s catching the attention of fans and critics alike.
Set to premiere on September 19, 2025, HIM is strategically timed to hit a sweet spot on the calendar, right as the NFL season kicks off and the fall horror movie wave begins as we approach Halloween.
About Universal Pictures' Him
What would you sacrifice to become the greatest of all time?
From Oscar® winner Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions, producers of the landmark horror films Get Out, Us, Candyman and Nope, comes a chilling journey into the inner sanctum of fame, idolatry and the pursuit of excellence at any cost, featuring an electrifying dramatic performance from Marlon Wayans (Air, Respect).
HIM stars former college WR Tyriq Withers (Atlanta, the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer) as Cameron Cade, a rising-star quarterback who has devoted his life, and identity, to football. On the eve of professional football’s annual scouting Combine, Cam is attacked by an unhinged fan and suffers a potentially career-ending brain trauma.
Just when all seems lost, Cam receives a lifeline when his hero, Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans), a legendary eight-time Championship quarterback and cultural megastar, offers to train Cam at Isaiah’s isolated compound that he shares with his celebrity influencer wife, Elsie White (Julia Fox; Uncut Gems, No Sudden Move). But as Cam’s training accelerates, Isaiah’s charisma begins to curdle into something darker, sending his protégé down a disorienting rabbit hole that may cost him more than he ever bargained for.
The film features a dynamic supporting cast including alternative comedy legend Tim Heidecker (First Time Female Director, Us) and Australian comic Jim Jefferies (The Jim Jefferies Show), plus MMA heavyweight fighter Maurice Greene and hip hop phenoms Guapdad 4000 and Grammy nominee Tierra Whack, all three in their feature film debuts.
HIM is directed by Justin Tipping (Kicks) from an acclaimed Black List screenplay by Zack Akers & Skip Bronkie (creators of the sci-fi crime series Limetown) and by Justin Tipping. The film is produced by Ian Cooper (Nope, Us), Jordan Peele (Candyman,BlacKkKlansman), Win Rosenfeld (Candyman, Lovecraft Country) and Jamal M. Watson (Hala, Sprinter) for Monkeypaw Productions and is executive produced by David Kern and Monkeypaw’s Kate Oh.