It's surprising that there aren't more horror movies about American football. It's a uniquely violent, intense, and fanatical sport, one defined by levels of devotion and sacrifice that feel downright ritualistic. Its place within American culture, the thorniness of its intersection with racial politics, of the exploitative nature of ownership — all ripe for cinematic exploration. That's why it's such a shame that "Him," the new film from director Justin Tipping, is such an unremarkable effort. ( Before you catch it in theaters, check out our rundown video. )

Pushed to the populace as a Jordan Peele movie , though he's merely a producer, the film's marketing materials leveraged a well-cut trailer chock full of startling imagery, a mysterious plot, and release date synergy with the NFL bei

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