Breaking Down the Wild Ending of the Jordan Peele-Produced Football Horror Him

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Okay, so I was really excited for *HIM* because Jordan Peele’s name was on it – he didn’t actually direct this one, but his involvement usually means something special. Honestly, though, it’s not hitting the mark for a lot of people. It’s predicted to do okay at the box office this weekend, maybe around $15 to $18 million, which is good for a new release. But the reviews are… not great. Both critics and regular viewers on Rotten Tomatoes aren’t really loving it, which is a bummer.

The film *HIM*, directed and co-written by Justin Tipping (known for *Kicks*), tells the story of Cameron Cade, a promising young quarterback played by Tyriq Withers. Cam dreams of becoming as legendary as Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans), the eight-time champion quarterback for the San Antonio Saviors and considered the greatest of all time – a player his late father greatly admired. However, Cam’s career is put in jeopardy when he suffers a serious head injury right before a crucial scouting event. He then gets a chance to prove himself during a week-long, intense training camp led by Isaiah, who is nearing retirement. The camp takes place at Isaiah’s secluded estate, which he shares with his social media-savvy wife, Elsie (Julia Fox).

As Cam goes through tougher and tougher physical and mental challenges, he starts to suspect something isn’t right with Isaiah’s training. By the time their intense final confrontation happens, the story feels like a strong criticism of the intense pressure and power struggles within professional football.

According to director Jimmy Tipping, people are naturally drawn to challenging activities, even dangerous ones like boxing or free solo climbing. He told the Hollywood Reporter that while the activities themselves can be amazing, it’s the surrounding business and commercial aspects that often become problematic and harmful.

What happens at the end of HIM?

Following a brutal fight to the death with Isaiah – a battle to prove who was the greatest – Cam steps out of training to find the Saviors’ owners, his agent Tom, and Elsie waiting. They want him to sign a contract, but it’s more than just a team agreement. It’s a dark deal that allows a group of wealthy, older executives to magically transfer the power of “Him” through each generation of the Saviors’ star players.

I was absolutely floored to learn the owners weren’t just behind the attack on Cam, but had been planning this for years! Apparently, they’ve been trying to mold Cam into taking Isaiah’s place since he was a kid. And it gets worse – Cam’s own father was in on it! They even hinted that Cam’s dad didn’t die naturally, but was intentionally killed to manipulate Cam into continuing to play football when he almost walked away a few years ago. It’s just… heartbreaking and infuriating to realize how much scheming went into all of this.

Instead of giving in to the demands of the league’s powerful figures, Cam refuses to compromise his morals by signing the contract. He then violently confronts everyone involved in the dark dealings, resulting in a brutal showdown. This corrupt group of officials will no longer be able to exploit players for profit.

Tipping explained to the producers that he was intrigued by the idea of turning the story into a modern retelling of the Faust legend, a cautionary tale about making a deal with the devil. He wondered what would happen if the focus was on an athlete being treated as a mere object or asset by an organization, and if the consequences of that treatment could be the central conflict of the story, taken to a dramatic level.

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2025-09-20 00:06