HIM: Marlon Wayans as a villain?

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HIM: Jordan Peele’s New Horror Movie Turns Football into a Nightmare Jordan Peele returns to horror with a twisted new vision—this time, set against the backdrop of football glory and personal ambition. HIM, releasing on September 19, 2025, turns the American dream of sports stardom into something deeply disturbing. Initially, the film was titled GOAT, but due to an animated movie with the same name, the team changed it to HIM. In fact, the new title feels even more fitting—it better captures the obsession, control, and fear that drive the story forward. Produced by Peele and written by Zack Akers, Skip Bronkie, and Justin Tipping, HIM follows Cameron Cade (played by rising star Tyriq Withers), a gifted young football player hungry for greatness. He looks up to Isaiah White, a legendary quarterback nearing retirement. Isaiah is played by Marlon Wayans, in what might be the most unexpected and intense performance of his career. HIM | Official Trailer When Isaiah offers to personally train Cam at his private compound, it feels like a dream come true. But the dream begins to sour fast. The compound is isolated, unnerving, and far from the world Cam knows. Isaiah lives there with his wife […]
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HIM: Marlon Wayans as a villain?

HIM: Jordan Peele’s New Horror Movie Turns Football into a Nightmare Jordan Peele returns to horror with a twisted new vision—this time, set against the

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[Evans]

So wait… we had Her (2013), It (2017), Us (2019), They/Them (2022), Them (2021), and now HIM? I think we’re accidentally building the Pronoun Cinematic Universe. Can someone call Marvel and let them know we’ve already cast the multiverse of grammar? At this point, I’m expecting Y’all to drop as a Southern gothic thriller and She/Her to be a sapphic ghost story. Honestly though, if HIM connects all these movies together, I want to see It fight Us while They/Them just tries to mediate. Julia Fox as the final boss of Everyone.

 

[PADAM PADAM]

This sounds like Whiplash but scarier. The idea of a mentor becoming a monster is not new, but putting it in the world of football? That’s a good twist. I’ve always felt like people don’t question sports culture enough. Coaches are treated like gods, and players are told to be tough no matter what. I’m really curious about how far the movie goes. Does Isaiah do something really evil, or is it all emotional manipulation? Either way, I want to see Wayans do something new. I hope he goes full serious and doesn’t wink at the camera like he’s still doing comedy.

 

[Redlips]

I dont care about the plot, I will just watch because of the abs.

 

[Victor]

I’ve seen mentors push kids past their limits, not for their benefit, but to relive their own dreams through them. This film sounds like it explores that kind of toxic relationship. I’m glad it’s getting attention through a movie and not just another documentary that only a few people will watch. And using horror to do that? Very smart. I will recommend this to my peers. It might spark some real conversations in coaching spaces.

 

[RedditBannedMe]

This movie sounds stressful but important. As a parent, I worry when I see young people put all their trust in someone they think is a “hero.” HIM sounds like it will show how dangerous that can be. Sports can be good, but also full of pressure. If your mentor doesn’t care about you as a person, it can really hurt you. I think this film might help young people ask questions and think more before following someone blindly. I’m glad someone like Jordan Peele is making this story. I hope people really listen to its message.

 

[Fearful Nick]

I LOVE when actors step outside their comfort zone. Marlon Wayans doing horror? Yes, please. Comedians often have this hidden darkness they bring to dramatic roles. Robin Williams did it, Jim Carrey did it, and now maybe it’s Marlon’s turn. The whole mentor-becomes-monster angle is also really strong. I’ve seen real-life situations where that happens in sports, especially with young athletes who put too much trust in the wrong people. Jordan Peele’s name gives me confidence this won’t be lazy horror. It’ll have meaning. I'm already planning to watch this twice—once for the story, and again to look deeper.

 

[MartianManhunter51]

This looks cool! I like Jordan Peele’s movies a lot. I watched Get Out and Us and I still think about them. They made me think but also scared me. HIM sounds like it will do the same thing. I think it’s smart to mix sports with horror. It’s different and fresh. I also want to see how Marlon Wayans acts in this movie. I never saw him be scary before. I think it’s fun when actors try something new. I’ll go see this with my friends in September for sure.

 

[ASMR-Lover]

This one caught my eye because of the football part. I’m a football fan, and I think this is the first time I’ve seen a horror movie based around that sport. It’s different. I don’t usually watch horror, but this sounds more psychological than just scary. The idea of a young athlete looking up to a legend and then getting controlled by him feels very real. Sports have a lot of pressure, and sometimes the mentors are not always good people. Tyriq Withers looks good in the role, and Marlon Wayans seems very serious here. I know him from comedy, so this is a surprise. I’ll probably go see this when it comes out.

 

[Ringo246]

This looks interesting, especially how it shows the influence of fame and public image. The idea of Isaiah White being a legend with a glamorous life, but actually being dangerous behind the scenes, sounds familiar. It reminds me of how some real celebrities act differently in private. I also noticed Julia Fox is playing his wife. That casting makes sense because she knows that influencer world. It’s smart to have someone who understands the role. This film feels like it’s about more than football—it’s about control, identity, and pressure. I’ll be following the online discussions closely.