Eli Roth's new masterpiece: Ice Cream Man promises pure horror!

Eli Roth's new masterpiece: Ice Cream Man promises pure horror!

A new chapter in the horror genre is opening: Eli Roth, known for his gruesome masterpieces such as the “Cabin Fever” and “Hostel” franchises, will soon be bringing his latest caper to cinemas. The film is called “Ice Cream Man” and Roth himself describes it as his “most horrific and craziest work to date.” reports IMDb. With the first images and the cast already revealed, the fan community can expect something spooky.

In "Ice Cream Man," an idyllic summer town descends into madness when a sinister ice cream vendor tries to lure the children with sweet treats - but with terrible consequences. The main character is played by Ari Millen, while Roth not only directs but also stars in the film. Other talents in the ensemble include Benjamin Byron Davis, Karen Cliche, Dylan Hawco, Sarah Abbott, Shiloh O'Reilly, Kiori Mirza Waldman, Charlie Zeltzer and Charlie Storey. The musical accompaniment will be provided by none other than the multi-talented Snoop Dog, who will give the film his tonal accents.

Behind the scenes and release details

Filming for the project was completed in September 2023. The film has already arrived on the international market and has sold its rights almost everywhere, which was particularly helped by its first appearance at the Cannes festival. Domestic rights are handled by The Horror Section, a production company founded by Roth, while international rights are handled by WME Independent. StudioCanal's Sixth Dimension has acquired distribution rights for several countries, including the UK, Germany and France as Variety reports.

The screenplay was penned by Roth and Noah Belson, while production was supervised by Christopher Woodrow, Raj Singh and Kate Harrison. Roth was also able to draw on the expertise of Oscar winners such as Steve Newburn and Adrien Morot for the complicated prosthetic make-up effects. This mix of talented professionals promises a visual experience that will be both chilling and impressive.

A look into Eli Roth's past

Anyone who knows Eli Roth's work knows that the idea for "Ice Cream Man" didn't come about overnight. Roth has carried this concept with him for over two decades, which shows that he has a good feel for horror literature and its development. His 2019 film “Eli,” about a boy with supernatural abilities, has also polarized audiences in terms of chills and fascination writes Wikipedia.

“Ice Cream Man” is scheduled for release in 2026. It remains to be seen whether Roth can terrify audiences again. The anticipation is definitely great, because if “Ice Cream Man” turns out the way Roth plans it, then we could expect the next highlight in horror cinema here!