Universal Pictures' official trailer for the film "HIM" introduces a high-octane psychological thriller centered on the terrifying, obsessive pursuit of football greatness by a rising quarterback named Cameron Cade. The trailer, provided by Universal Pictures, plunges viewers into Cade's world, where his aspiration to become the "GOAT" (Greatest of All Time) leads him into a dangerous mentorship with football legend Isaiah White.
The atmosphere surrounding Cade is thick with anticipation, as many observers predict he could be the "next great quarterback," envisioning "Cam running down the tunnel, the crowd chanting his name". This rising star receives an invitation to train with Isaiah White, a mentorship opportunity Cade views with awe, confessing, "I damn near worshiped you growing up". However, the dynamic immediately turns unsettling when White challenges Cade's identity, repeatedly asking, "Who are you?". White quickly asserts his dominance, declaring, "I'm him," and insisting, "My time!".
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The training sessions, initially framed as "playing a little catch," rapidly intensify into brutal confrontations. White demands an all-consuming commitment to playing at the "highest level" and achieving legend status, cautioning Cade, "this ain't a game". White subjects Cade to unnerving, aggressive drills, attempting to injure Cade's teammates and taunting Cade's perceived weakness: "You can't handle it, I understand". When Cade questions the violence—"Wait, what are we doing?" and "This is how you do your teammate?"—White justifies it as essential to the sport, stating plainly: "In this game, violence is rewarded. So, learn to enjoy it". This aggressive conditioning begins to take a psychological toll on Cade, who admits, "I think something's off".
The film, through the lens of the Universal Pictures trailer, frames the pursuit of GOAT status as a perilous, high-stakes pact. White asks Cade if he truly wants to know "what you're getting yourself into". Despite the evident danger, Cade reaffirms his commitment, asserting, "I've never been more certain of anything in my life". White then clarifies the nature of the transaction: "I'm not just going to give it to you. You going to have to take it from me," implying a violent contest for dominance. The terrifying stakes are highlighted when White asks, "What if I say no?" to which the answer is a simple, desperate command: "Run". White suggests that greatness is a "gift from the Gods," but it requires the ultimate sacrifice. The core question defining the thriller is posed directly: "So what are you willing to sacrifice?". Cades determined, chilling response is: "Everything!". The trailer concludes with explosive football sequences, suggesting Cade has finally embraced the ruthlessness demanded of him, signaling that the pursuit of being "HIM" is now a fight for survival.
