Jordan Peele, since his early days as a comedian with the show “Key and Peele,” has become one of the biggest directors and writers in the horror genre.
Horror films such as “Get Out,” “Nope,” and “Us” have earned huge grossing numbers at the box office and have become staples of modern horror films.
The newest film, written and directed by Justin Tipping, enters the sports world with a frightening experience of fame and fortune.
The plot of the film focuses on football prospect Camron, played by Tyriq Withers, whose promising football career is stopped by a head injury. Camron is hoping to make a huge comeback to the football field, with the help of NFL icon Isaiah White, played by Marlon Wayans.
The relationship between Camron and Isaiah starts off as a good mentorship, but then turns into a series of unimaginable psychological terrors, sacrifices and the harsh horrors of fame.
Many of the scenes in the film have amazing visual effects that really fit into the atmosphere of the setting and plot.
The workout drills set up as religious gatherings, the x-ray imaging of hard hitting injuries and hallucinating sequences help showcase the work the cinematographer wanted to do, which was to leave a good impression with the audience.
Some of Peele’s earlier films, like “Get Out,” pair horror with real issues going on in society today.
The theme of this film focuses on the culture of athletes in sports and how they deal with the mental and physical toll that they have to take on and remain the best that they can be in their field of play.
The relationship that Camron and Isaiah have in the film is the perfect example of how having an obsession for power and fame can become dangerous.
The acting performances from Withers and Wayans have some strong moments, but ultimately leave some audiences with mixed emotions.
Marlon Wayans, who has been known for mainly being in comedy films and skits, enters into a new world of darker themes and series issues as the character Isaiah White.
Wayans’ performance in the film left some viewers feeling like he doesn’t really fit the part of being someone who is a menace and can become unbearable as a person.
Some of the moments in the film lasted for too long and left some people with some unanswered questions.
The film missed its potential in having scenes that help explain the moments that were taking place more clearly and the narratives taking place in the plot of the film.
“Him” doesn’t really compare to some of the early works of Peele’s horror projects.
The film “Get Out” had an interesting narrative surrounding the nature of race and not knowing who to trust in a relationship.
“Us” had a theme of inequality and the principles of wanting to live what people call the “American Dream.”
“Him” will still have a significant impact on the body of work that Peele has already given to horror lovers, making them eager and wanting another project that will be bigger and better than the previous ones.




