Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions have released incredible hit after hit, with movies such as GET OUT, Us and Nope - however, HIM is by far the weakest movie out of this selection. Whilst Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers give excellent performances in their respective roles, as a British audience member I cannot help but feel disconnected from the American patriotism that is embedded in this plot. This certainly makes the movie feel even more daunting and unsettling, but I couldn’t feel attached to the movie as much I would like to be.
The premise was intriguing, but it felt under developed and not to the highest quality, especially considering Peele’s name is attached to it. It is a fun watch but left a lot to be desired - thus I would give this horror film a 3.5 out of 5. Considering that 2025 has been the year of horror hits, it just felt underwhelming especially when compared to films such as Bring her Back and Together. If you love the idea of sport and horror, I would recommend other movies such as Battle Royale, Black Swan and Jeepers Creepers 2.