Football has long stood as one of America’s most resilient institutions, celebrated for its grit, glory, and larger-than-life heroes. But behind the spectacle of packed stadiums and primetime broadcasts are questions about the costs of chasing greatness; questions that Him, the Jordan Peele-produced supernatural psychological sports horror film, places at the center of its story. As the NFL continues to face scrutiny over player safety, fan fanaticism, and the immense pressures placed on young athletes, Him uses the lens of horror to peel back the layers of America’s game, asking what sacrifices lie hidden beneath the pursuit of football immortality.

Few sports carry the cultural weight of football, where the pigskin is more than leather and laces; it symbolizes community, sacrifice, and

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