What does it cost to be the greatest? That’s the question at the heart of HIM, the twisty new sports-horror film that dives into the dark heart of ruthless ambition and the parallels between America’s fascination with sports and religious practices.
To get inside the psyche of Cam, the young pro-football hopeful at the center of this story, the film employs a striking and unique visual style filled with POV, tight close-ups, and moments of surrealistic nightmare imagery. Camera Operator got to speak with A camera and Steadicam operator Scott Dropkin, SOC, about what went into capturing this subjective style as well as some of the unconventional tricks they used to shoot it.
For as long as he can remember, Cam has wanted to be the G.O.A.T.—the greatest of all time—watching football players put their bodies on the line for a fleeting moment of glory. On the cusp of getting his shot at the big leagues an injury takes him out of commission, threatening to undo everything he’s worked for. Fortunately, an invitation comes from Isaiah White, Cam’s idol, to train under him at White’s remote compound. Once there, Cam finds himself confronting the true cost of greatness. HIM is directed by Justin Tipping from a screenplay by Tipping, Skip Bronkie, and Zack Akers and stars Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, and Tim Heidecker.
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