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‘Him’: The Mysterious New Football Horror, Explained

UNITED STATES, AUG 6 – The film follows a rising football star who suffers brain trauma and faces brutal training under a legendary quarterback, revealing the dark costs of fame and sacrifice in the sport.

  • Universal Pictures will release the football horror film "Him" on September 19, 2025, directed by Justin Tipping and produced by Jordan Peele.
  • The film follows rising-star quarterback Cameron Cade, who suffers a potentially career-ending brain injury from an unhinged fan on the eve of the scouting Combine.
  • Cameron receives training from legendary quarterback Isaiah White, played by Marlon Wayans, whose methods grow increasingly violent and dark, pushing Cameron beyond physical limits.
  • The trailer features demonic imagery, including faceless cheerleaders and a goat's head, with Tupac's "Hail Mary" lyric "activate my hate" underscoring the film's chilling tone.
  • Him explores sacrifice and the dark side of fame and excellence, suggesting Cameron's pursuit of greatness may cost him more than he expected in this unsettling sports horror.
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‘Him’: The Mysterious New Football Horror, Explained

The first trailer for the Jordan Peele-produced horror is here.

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MovieMaker Magazine broke the news in on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
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