Jordan Peele produces a chilling new story that fuses American football with psychological horror. Him explores fame, obsession and the terrifying cost of ambition.
Film details
- Premiere date: 18 September 2025
- Director: Justin Tipping
- Runtime: 96 minutes
- Language & subtitles: English with Dutch subtitles
- Age rating: 18+
- Showing at: Cinerama, KINO
What’s the vibe?
Part sports drama, part horror nightmare. A rising American football talent enters a secretive training compound, where ambition curdles into dread. Think Friday Night Lights meets Get Out, with a dose of Black Mirror unease.
Trailer
Check out the trailer below.
Why you might like it
- For the eyes: Stark stadium settings clash with eerie, surreal imagery.
- For the heart: The mentor–protégé relationship carries surprising emotional weight.
- For the mind: Raises questions about fame, sacrifice, and the machinery of sports culture.
Critical reception
As a Monkeypaw production, expectations are high. Early screenings at US festivals generated buzz for its bold genre blend and Marlon Wayans’ dramatic turn. Critics note it as one of Peele’s most unsettling projects as a producer, praising the atmosphere and socially charged undercurrents.
Scene to watch for
The initiation ritual at the training camp, where ambition morphs into horror, sets the tone for the rest of the film.
Recommended pairing
Watch it before a late-night run or gym session — the adrenaline will linger. Afterwards, settle nerves with comfort food like spicy wings or fries.
Need-to-knows
This marks the feature debut for rapper Guapdad 4000 and Grammy-nominated artist Tierra Whack. Marlon Wayans takes on one of his most dramatic roles yet, moving far from his comedy roots.
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