What Does the Spinning Football Mean in HIM? We Asked Justin Tipping to Explain

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The film *HIM* offers a unique take on horror, exploring our fascination with professional football and the physical toll it takes on players. As part of Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, the movie is designed to be thought-provoking and open to interpretation. This is immediately established with a strange scene: the protagonist, Cam (Tyriq Withers), throws a football that lands standing upright and spins endlessly. He’s left confused until he’s unexpectedly hit on the head, marking the start of his unsettling experience with Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans).

What Does the Spinning Football Mean in HIM? Justin Tipping Weighs In

The spinning football in the film is strange and doesn’t happen in real life. Considering the main character, Cam, has a history of head injuries, the spin might actually be less pronounced than it appears. As the story unfolds, Cam becomes an increasingly unreliable source of information. Like OJ in another film, it’s possible this unusual event isn’t a good sign – it could be a “bad miracle,” a spectacular moment that foreshadows something terrible.

The scene could also symbolize the downward mental journey Cam experiences during the movie. Just as the stitching on a football creates a spiraling pattern, Cam has staples in his head, which cause him to struggle with what’s real and what isn’t. Whatever it means, director Justin Tipping intentionally leaves it up to the audience to decide.

Tipping expressed hope for an open-ended understanding of the scene, telling TopMob it’s a difficult moment to get just right. Given the story’s setting, it could be seen as either a poorly granted wish or something more mysterious happening behind the scenes.

Now, let’s discuss! Justin Tipping is eager to get your opinions on the movie *HIM* and the mystery of the spinning football.

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2025-09-19 05:02