Before I start this review, I want to clarify that HIM was produced by Jordan Peele — not written or directed by him. This film had so much potential to be something truly great, but unfortunately, it loses itself about halfway through.

Everyone was excited to see what a football thriller-horror movie could bring to the screen, but HIM quickly shifts into a very cliché, cult-like story that never fully delivers on its premise. Visually, the film looks gorgeous — the cinematography and production design are top-tier. The performances are also strong, especially from Marlon Wayans, who gives one of his most grounded and compelling roles to date.

However, where the film falters is in its pacing and development. We’re introduced to seven days of intense football training, but by day two, the story throws us straight into chaos. The main character, Cameron, seems to accept the madness of his team far too quickly. If the film had taken more time to build tension — showing subtle, unsettling moments leading up to the breaking point — it could have evolved into one of the greatest sports-horror films ever made.

Instead, the story becomes overly dramatic and predictable by the time the cult elements fully surface. Personally, I would’ve loved to see more actual football — a real game where the psychological horror bleeds onto the field — but that never happens.

In the end, HIM is visually stunning and well-acted, but its rushed storytelling and uneven tone keep it from reaching its full potential.

Vibe’z Rating: ★★½