Him

Marlon Wayans is best known for his work in comedies, so brace yourselves, you’re about to see a whole new side to him in the sports psychological horror HIM.

The horror, produced by Get Out‘s Jordan Peele, stars I Know What You Did Last Summer‘s Tyriq Withers as Cameron Cade, an up-and-coming American football player whose career trajectory is derailed by a significant head injury.

After his recovery (but not long enough), the San Antonio Saviors express an interest in signing him as their new quarterback, replacing his hero and the GOAT, Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans). Before they sign off on the move, Cade is invited to spend a week training at White’s remote compound in the desert.

To put it mildly, White has a unique perspective on how to be the best and takes his training way too far.

HIM, directed by Justin Tipping, has an interesting concept and all the right ingredients to be a stellar sports...