Get ready to be terrified—and maybe inspired—because the teaser for HIM dropped, and it’s already giving spine-chilling meets sports-thriller energy in the best way.
Produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, HIM is already turning heads. Peele isn’t directing this time around, but the project is in the hands of director Justin Tipping (Kicks, Joe vs. Carole). And from what we’ve seen in the teaser, HIM is taking his vision to a darker, more twisted place.
So what’s the premise? Imagine this: a rising football prodigy (Tyriq Withers) get the chance of a lifetime, a private training invite from a legendary, but washed-up quarterback (Marlon Wayans). But instead of a Rocky-style comeback story, what unfolds is a slow-burn psychological horror that takes a hard left into the surreal and sinister.
New look at Justin Tipping’s psychological horror ‘HIM’
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It follows a young football player (Tyriq Withers) who is taken under the wing of a legendary QB (Marlon Wayans).
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From shadowy training rooms to haunting pep talks that feel more like cult rituals, the teaser oozes tension. The vibes are Get Out meets Whiplash, with a dash of Friday Night Lights.
This isn’t just another sports drama. HIM will explore the dangerous obsession with greatness, what it means, what it costs, and how far someone will go to get it. There are hints of body horror, psychological manipulation, and maybe even something a little… otherworldly.
And with Monkeypaw involved, you already know there’s going to be layers.
The timing couldn’t be more perfect. HIM is set to hit theaters on September 19, 2025, just as the NFL season gets underway and spooky season starts creeping in. A football-horror hybrid dropping right before Halloween? Genius.
Whether you’re a horror fan, a sports junkie, or just love a fresh, daring concept, HIM is officially on the must-watch list for 2025.
