Spoiler alert! We're discussing important plot points and the ending of the football horror movie “Him” (in theaters now), so beware if you haven’t seen it yet.
Star athletes are worshipped as minor deities in the real world. “Him,” however, goes the next step and actually works a god and a deep mythology into the brutal landscape of pro football.
Produced by Jordan Peele, the sports-centric psychological fright fest centers on Cameron Cade (Tyriq Withers), a quarterback prospect with unlimited potential. The San Antonio Saviors want him as their next franchise player, but after sustaining a head injury, Cam’s draft stock is a little iffy. He’s sent to train at the remote compound of Saviors legend Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans) to see if he’s worthy of being the heir apparent.
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Amid violently bizarre practices and visually upsetting situations, Cam finally sees a bigger picture. Blood has been transfused from one greatest player to the next over multiple generations, and Cam is next in line. In fact, Cam has been groomed to take Isaiah’s spot since childhood, though Isaiah won’t retire easily.
