HIM (2025): Cast, Plot, Release Date & A Chilling Look at the Dark Side of Greatness

HIM — A Haunting Descent into the Price of Greatness

“What would you sacrifice to become the greatest of all time?” That’s the chilling question at the heart of HIM, a spine-tingling sports horror film from the master of modern psychological thrillers, Jordan Peele, and his powerhouse team at Monkeypaw Productions.

Releasing on September 19, 2025, HIM blends the brutal intensity of professional sports with the dread-soaked tension of horror, delivering an electrifying and genre-defying experience that dares to question how far ambition can truly take someone — and what it might take away.

🏈 The Premise

Cameron Cade (played by rising star Tyriq Withers) is a college football prodigy on the cusp of NFL greatness. But when a violent encounter with an obsessed fan leaves him with a life-altering brain injury, his future begins to slip through his fingers.

Enter Isaiah White — an eight-time championship-winning quarterback and cultural icon portrayed with eerie intensity by Marlon Wayans in a career-defining performance. Isaiah offers Cameron one last shot at redemption, inviting him to a private, secluded training facility — a place that promises to rebuild him. But what begins as mentorship slowly transforms into manipulation… then something far more sinister.

As Cam trains under Isaiah’s watchful eye and begins to recover his form, he’s pulled deeper into a mysterious, cult-like atmosphere — surrounded by eerie rituals, power games, and a chilling obsession with legacy. The pursuit of greatness becomes a descent into madness, one that forces Cam to confront not only his mortality but also his identity.

👀 A Star-Studded, Fearless Cast

• Marlon Wayans as the enigmatic and overpowering Isaiah White

• Tyriq Withers as the vulnerable yet driven Cameron Cade

• Julia Fox as Elsie White, Isaiah’s influencer wife with secrets of her own

• Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies, and Akeem Hayes in mysterious supporting roles

• Tierra Whack, Maurice Greene, and Guapdad 4000 making their film debuts

With a mix of established names and first-time film actors, the cast brings a grounded, gritty realism to this surreal psychological journey.

🎬 The Vision Behind the Madness

HIM is directed by Justin Tipping (Kicks), who also co-wrote the screenplay with Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, the creators of the cult-favorite Limetown. Together, they craft a mind-bending story that blends high-stakes sports drama with the creeping dread of isolation and ego-driven horror.

With a haunting score by Bobby Krlic (Midsommar, Beef), the film is backed by the chilling, introspective tone that fans of Monkeypaw’s previous hits (Get Out, Nope, Us) have come to expect.

🎥 Why HIM Is More Than Just a Horror Film

HIM isn’t just about fear — it’s about obsession, power, and the myth of invincibility in a world that worships athletic greatness. It explores the loneliness of fame, the toxicity of idolatry, and the blurred line between ambition and self-destruction.

Jordan Peele and his team have once again redefined what horror can look like — not in jump scares or monsters, but in twisted human relationships and the terrifying cost of becoming a legend.

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar

HIM hits theaters on September 19, 2025. Expect a bold, unsettling ride that will leave you questioning everything — including your heroes.

So, ask yourself: What would you sacrifice to be great?

🎟️ Only in theaters September 19. Produced by Monkeypaw. Distributed by Universal Pictures.