Forget about cavities. The real danger pulling up to the curb this summer is severe brain freeze, bass, and instant disembowelment. Horror maestro Eli Roth is back, and he’s teaming up with rap royalty for Ice Cream Man—the very first feature film launching under his brand-new genre production banner, The Horror Section.
A Horror Master and a Rap Icon
Pushing the midnight-movie vibe into hyperdrive, the film features original music by legendary rap icon Snoop Dogg alongside an original score by Emmy-winning composer Brandon Roberts. To top off the creative lineup, fellow rap legend Nas is serving as an executive producer. Because why on earth not?
Set in a picture-perfect, sun-drenched summer resort town, Ice Cream Man tackles the ultimate childhood betrayal: what happens when the neighborhood soft-serve truck starts serving up dairy laced with pure, homicidal madness?
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A Killer Cast
Playing the titular, twisted dessert vendor is Ari Millen (Orphan Black). The ensemble includes Benjamin Byron Davis (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), Dylan Hawco (Heartland), Sarah Abbott (The Body), Kiori Mirza Waldman, and Charlie Zeltzer (The Handmaid’s Tale). Keeping the slasher energy consistent, Roth reunited with a trio of actors from Thanksgiving: Karen Cliche, Shiloh O’Reilly, and Charlie Story. Be sure to check out our interview with Benjamin Byron Davis, who goes into detail about the bloody good chaos on and off the screen.
Behind the Camera
Behind the camera, Roth wears multiple hats as director, producer, actor, and co-writer alongside longtime collaborator Noah Belson. To guarantee the practical gore looks properly stomach-churning, the film features FX work from industry veteran Steve Newburn and Oscar winner Adrien Morot (The Whale).
Don’t Go in the House, Bitch!
Roth founded The Horror Section in 2025. It aims to deliver uncompromised, hardcore genre cinema. And if this first outing is any indication, the label is off to a deliciously toxic start. Next up on their slate is Don’t Go In That House, Bitch!, which will star Snoop Dogg. He’ll also serve as a producer, writer, and primary soundtrack performer.
Serving Up Terror Soon
Ice Cream Man is locked, loaded, and scheduled to slash its way into theaters on August 7, 2026. So, get your tickets now and bump Snoop’s new track below. And remember: if you hear the truck coming, run for your life!
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