HIM

What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedHIM

Justin Tipping · Film · 2025

If you loved HIM, start with The Beast in Me (Gabe Rotter, 2025) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to HIM across media.

What hooked you in HIM was the way the suffocating pressure of celebrity and isolation warps human relationships into dangerous obsessions.

Books on the same thread

Pray For Him

Pray For Him

Tyler Battaglia · Book · 2024

Explores: Possession, Faith vs. Doubt, Friendship.

If HIM hit, Pray For Him shares the thread.

The Caretaker

The Caretaker

Marcus Kliewer · Book

Explores: isolated setting, malevolent forces, creeping dread.

Much like the isolated compound in HIM, this story uses a claustrophobic setting to amplify the creeping dread that follows when you are trapped with a malevolent force.

Him

Him

Sarina Bowen, Elle Kennedy · Book · 2015

Explores: reconnecting with a past flame, hidden sexuality, professional athlete struggle.

If HIM hit, Him shares the thread.

The Least of My Scars

The Least of My Scars

Stephen Graham Jones · Book · 2025

Shares 2 threads with HIM: Isolation, Obsession.

If the dark psychological descent of Isaiah White in HIM captivated you, this exploration of a serial killer’s isolated, obsessive reality offers a similarly chilling look into depravity.

Series on the same thread

The Beast in Me

The Beast in Me

Gabe Rotter · Series · 2025

Shares a thread with HIM: Obsession.

The power dynamics and gaslighting featured here mirror the curdling charisma found in HIM, forcing you to navigate the terrifying uncertainty of who you can actually trust.

Heated Rivalry

Heated Rivalry

Jacob Tierney · Series · 2025

Explores: Rivalry, Forbidden Love, Career Ambition.

If HIM hit, Heated Rivalry shares the thread.

IT: Welcome to Derry

IT: Welcome to Derry

Andy Muschietti · Series · 2025

Explores: Childhood Trauma, Ancient Evil, Group of Friends.

If HIM hit, IT: Welcome to Derry shares the thread.

Chad Powers

Chad Powers

Michael Waldron · Series · 2025

Explores: Second Chances, Identity Transformation, Redemption.

If HIM hit, Chad Powers shares the thread.

Podcasts on the same thread

The Deca Tapes

The Deca Tapes

Lex Noteboom · Podcast · 2025

This podcast captures the same visceral sense of entrapment and psychological tension that defines the isolated training sessions in HIM, leaving you desperate to uncover the hidden truth.

The Unscripted Show

The Unscripted Show

Podcast · 2026

Explores: National Rugby League, NRL, Australian Sport.

If HIM hit, The Unscripted Show shares the thread.

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Common questions

Is HIM based on a true story?

HIM is a 2025 film directed by Justin Tipping. The plot follows a fictional quarterback named Cameron Cade and his experience training with Isaiah White. There is no information provided to suggest that the events or characters in HIM are based on real people or historical occurrences.

What is the central conflict in HIM?

The central conflict in HIM involves the relationship between Cameron Cade and Isaiah White. While Isaiah initially mentors the injured quarterback at his isolated compound, his charismatic personality shifts into something darker, creating a tense and dangerous environment for Cameron during his training process.

Who directed the movie HIM?

The film HIM was directed by Justin Tipping. It centers on the story of Cameron Cade, a quarterback recovering from a brain injury who seeks guidance from the legendary Isaiah White at his private compound before the situation takes a sinister turn.

Where does the training take place in HIM?

In HIM, the training occurs at an isolated compound owned by Isaiah White. Cameron Cade travels to this secluded location to work with the legendary quarterback, but the environment becomes increasingly unsettling as Isaiah's behavior changes throughout the course of the film.

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