After its theatrical and digital release, Eli Roth’s latest splatterfest, Ice Cream Man, is now available on physical media. So, pop some popcorn, get comfy, and get ready for an ultra-violent gorefest! However, make sure your kids are out of the house, unless you want them scared for life.
Set in an idyllic, sun-drenched summer town, the film takes a wholesome childhood staple and twists it into pure, violent insanity. When the neighborhood ice cream vendor starts serving soft-serve laced with homicidal psychosis, the local children descend into a feral, blood-soaked frenzy. And they have a hive-mind-like mission: kill everyone who hasn’t turned.
Cast, Crew, and Practical Splatter
Ari Millen (Orphan Black) stars as the titular dessert vendor, donning a vintage paper soda jerk hat to dish out dairy-induced carnage. He leads an ensemble cast that includes Benjamin Byron Davis, who joined us for an interview about the movie. He’s joined by Dylan Hawco, Sarah Abbott, Kiori Mirza Waldman, and Charlie Zeltzer. Also returning from Roth’s Thanksgiving is a trio of actors: Karen Cliche, Shiloh O’Reilly, and Charlie Story.
Roth directed and also produced the feature while co-writing the screenplay with Noah Belson. To ensure the practical gore delivers maximum stomach-churning impact, the production enlisted makeup veterans Steve Newburn and Oscar winner Adrien Morot (The Whale). Brandon Roberts scored the carnage, with additional musical contributions from Snoop Dogg.
Launching The Horror Section Banner
Ice Cream Man serves as the inaugural feature release from Roth’s new production banner, The Horror Section. Founded in 2025, the studio was built to deliver high-intensity genre cinema tailored specifically for hardcore horror fans. The company is already leaning heavily into midnight-movie territory with its follow-up project, the strikingly titled Don’t Go In That House, Bitch!, which will feature Snoop Dogg as a producer, writer, and featured performer on the soundtrack.
Serving Up Controversy
Ice Cream Man has already raised eyebrows, causing some controversy. We take a deep dive into it in our review. But let’s be honest: when fans hear the name Eli Roth, they already know the blood and guts, and the level of brutality, will be off the charts. So, you get what you paid for.
Coming to a Neighborhood Near You
Ice Cream Man is serving up a bloody treat. Stream it now and get your Limited Edition 4K Steelbook or Blu-ray copy.
4K UHD EXTRAS:
Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Eli Roth and Co-Writer Noah Belson
Cast & Crew Interviews
-Director/Co-Writer/Actor Eli Roth (“Marty”)
-Ari Millen (“The Ice Cream Man”)
-Sarah Abbot (“Lizzie”)
-Charlie Story (“Piper”)
-Shiloh O’Reilly (‘Tommy’), Charlie Zeltzer (“Jared”), and Kiori Mirza Waldman (“Mia”)
-Sarah Abbott (“Lizzie”) and Dylan Hawco (“Chris”)
-Stunt Coordinator Stephanie Hawkins
The Cast & Crew On Ari Millen
The Cast & Crew On Working With Eli
Eli Roth On Working With Kids
Behind The Scenes:
-8mm Footage
-Fish Bowl
-Frying Pan
-Shhh…
Ice Cream Man: The Backstory featurette
The Ice Cream Truck featurette
Kidpocalypse featurette
Eli Roth’s Short Films
-Not At Tot Lot
-A Clickwork Orange
Trailer Gallery
-Full Trailer
-30-Second Trailer (Red)
-30-Second Trailer (Green)
-30-Second Trailer (Popsicle)
