I Just Witnessed the Premiere of HIM — At AMC 28

I Just Witnessed the Premiere of HIM — At AMC 28

Premiere of HIM — At AMC 28 Kina, Ashton, Amanda & Sha-Ron

Last night, I had one of those moments you want to bottle up forever: I saw the premiere of HIM, the new film produced by Jordan Peele, and starring the incomparable Marlon Wayans  I met my girls there , and we had a blast. From the beginning buidup to the after-party chat, the film turned out to be more interesting than I expected.

What’s HIM All About

Before I dive into the night itself, here’s a quick refresher for everyone:

• HIM is a psychological sports horror film directed by Justin Tipping, co-written with Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, and produced under Jordan Peele’s production.

• It stars Marlon Wayans as Isaiah White, a legendary, aging quarterback. His protégé, Cameron “Cam” Cade(played by Tyriq Withers), is a rising star whose football future is jeopardized by a traumatic brain injury.

• The film dives into what happens when you combine ambition, the pressure to perform, fame, and the darker side of mentor-students relationships. It also throws in supernatural and psychological twists that really keep you on edge

• HIM hits theaters on Friday, September 19, 2025. Mark the date!

The Premiere: Glamour, Laughter, and Chills

Going to the premiere with my girls was enthralling There’s nothing like that moment when the lights go down, and the screen flickers on. It’s magical. Amanda and I both were screaming 2 mins into the movie lol.

What struck me immediately was the atmosphere. There was palpable buzz—people whispering about the trailer, the cast, how HIM seems like it might be darker, more twisted than standard sports films. Having a horror edge in a football setting? That’s not something you see every day. It added a layer of intrigue before the film even started.

If you are a horror movive watcher this movie might surprise you . To me it’s not as scary as I imagined.

A Football Journey with Twists and Thrills

Let me tell you: HIM takes you on a football journey that’s not just about tackles, touchdowns, or locker-room pep talks. There are twists. There are thrills. And there are parts where I’m still wondering: was that real, or just in Cam’s head?

Here are a few elements that really got to me:

1. The fall before the rise — Cam’s injury isn’t just physical; it messes with his identity. When football is your everything, what happens when you can’t play the way you used to? The film leans into that emotional journey beautifully.

2. Mentor vs. monster — Marlon Wayans’ Isaiah White is charismatic, captivating, inspiring… until he isn’t. He lures Cam in, offers hope, but there’s a sharp edge to his methods: demanding sacrifices, pushing boundaries, and making Cam question how far he’ll go.

3. Psychological tension & supernatural undertones — Just when you’re comfortable thinking this is going to be a straight drama with sports, HIM throws in visions, dark rituals, disorienting scenes that bend reality. The football field becomes more than just a backdrop: it’s a stage for something haunting.

4. Twists that hit hard — Without spoiling (because you’ll want to see this fresh), there are betrayals, revelations, and moments that flip what you thought you knew about the characters. And the way the journey shifts — from hopeful athlete to someone grappling with fear, ambition, and maybe even obsession — it made the film tense, surprising, emotional.

My Take: Why HIM Is Something Special

 Here’s why I think this film stands out:

• Genre-blending at its best: It’s not just a sports movie. It’s not just horror. It’s a hybrid that uses the discipline and high stakes of football to amplify psychological dread.

• Strong performances: Marlon Wayans proves he can carry weight — vulnerability, menace, complexity. And Tyriq Withers as Cam is someone you root for even when the story is twisting in uncomfortable ways.

• Visuals & mood: Darkness, Lights ,atmosphere, tight shots, the contrast between bright stadium lights and shadowy compounds — there’s a real sense of fear that something more than physical injury is lurking.

• Themes that linger: Ambition, identity, sacrifice, fame — these aren’t new, but HIM frames them in ways that force you to ask: what would I be willing to give up? At what cost does greatness come?

A Night Out with My Girls: The Best Kind of Thrill

Beyond the film itself, going with my girls made it richer. We laughed, jumped at the scary bits, gasped at the twists, and talked about it afterward right outside of the theater. Those moments of shared reactions — the “Did you see that?”, the jump, the gasp, the sigh — are what you remember.

What Makes HIM Buzzworthy

If you’re into film news, theater-going, or horror/sports mashups, here are some of the reasons people are already talking about HIM:

• The idea of combining football with psychological horror is fairly fresh. It’s not often you see those two worlds collide so directly.

• Marlon Wayans moving into darker territory adds interest — fans of Wayans want to see him push his range.

• Produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, which has a track record of horror and social commentary (Get Out, Us, Nope). That pedigree gives HIM weight from the get-go. What to Watch+3TV Insider+3GamesRadar++3

• The release date, September 19, 2025, lines up with early fall, which is horror season. Also gives people time to build excitement via trailers, social media, word of mouth.

What to Watch For When HIM Hits Theaters

As you get ready to go see HIM  here are a few things I recommend keeping an eye/ear out for:

• How the film uses sound & silence: in several scenes, the absence of noise felt more terrifying than anything.

• The way the film plays with perspective: sometimes we’re in Cam’s head; sometimes we’re outside, watching him. That jump between internal and external makes some scenes disorienting in a good way.

• Visual symbolism and sacrifice : football gear, helmets, lights — objects you expect in a game setting become charged with meaning in this story.

• The dynamics between Cam and Isaiah: how power, influence, fear, and hope shift over time.

• A complete mind boggle -expect NOT to understand everything right away!

Final Thoughts & Why You Should See HIM

In short: HIM isn’t perfect (what film is?), but it’s thrilling, surprising, and delivers emotional payoff. It mixes the adrenaline of sports with the dread of horror in a way that keeps you off balance in all the best ways. And yes — I think it’s safe to say we all left the theater buzzing with thoughts.

So if you’re looking for something that’s going to give you more than just a typical sports movie, more than just jump scares, HIM is it. It’s a movie that shows how football is more than a game — it’s identity, sacrifice, pressure, and sometimes darkness.
Save the date: HIM opens in theaters Friday, September 19, 2025. Go with your friends, your girls, your hype crew. Experience the ride. I promise, you’ll talk about it long after you leave the theater!!

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