Eli Roth’s Ice Cream Man cast, story and everything to know.
Eli Roth is back in horror territory with Ice Cream Man. It is a new film that turns a familiar summer image into something terrifying.
The movie follows an idyllic summer town that descends into madness when an ice cream man serves children sweet delights with horrifying results. Roth directs the film from a script he co-wrote with Noah Belson, based on a story by Roth.
The cast includes Ari Millen, Benjamin Byron Davis, Eli Roth, Karen Cliche, Dylan Hawco, Sarah Abbott, Shiloh O’Reilly, Kiori Mirza Waldman, Charlie Zeltzer, and Charlie Storey.
The film also features original music by Grammy-nominated rapper and actor Snoop Dogg and Emmy-winning composer Brandon Roberts.
Ice Cream Man Brings Eli Roth Back to Horror
Roth has long been associated with modern horror through films such as Cabin Fever, Hostel, Hostel: Part II, The Green Inferno, and Thanksgiving. His work often blends shock, dark humor, violence, and high-concept genre ideas.
With Ice Cream Man, Roth is working with a simple horror setup: a peaceful town, children, summer treats, and a figure tied to childhood nostalgia. The title gives the film an easy hook, while the synopsis points to a story built around fear spreading through a community.
The film also gives Roth another horror project as both director and writer. He shares screenplay credit with Belson, while also receiving story credit and appearing in the cast.
Ice Cream Man Cast
The cast of Ice Cream Man includes Ari Millen, who is known for his work on Orphan Black. Benjamin Byron Davis, known to many fans for his role as Dutch van der Linde in the Red Dead Redemption franchise, also stars.
The ensemble also includes Karen Cliche, Dylan Hawco, Sarah Abbott, Shiloh O’Reilly, Kiori Mirza Waldman, Charlie Zeltzer, and Charlie Storey.
Roth also appears in the film, adding an on-screen role to his duties as director, co-writer, and story creator.
Snoop Dogg and Brandon Roberts Contribute Original Music
Ice Cream Man includes original music by Snoop Dogg and Brandon Roberts.
Snoop Dogg brings decades of music, film, and television experience to the project. Roberts, an Emmy-winning composer, has worked across film and television, bringing a scoring background to the horror film.
Ice Cream Man Is Not Connected to the 1995 Horror Film
Roth’s Ice Cream Man is not connected to the 1995 film of the same name.
The 1995 Ice Cream Man starred Clint Howard as a disturbed ice cream vendor and became a cult horror-comedy over time. Roth’s film is a separate project with its own story, cast, and creative team.
That distinction is important for audiences searching for information about the new movie. This version is not a remake, sequel, or continuation of the 1990s film.
What Is Ice Cream Man About?
The film follows an idyllic summer town that descends into madness after an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results.
The premise centers on the contrast between childhood innocence and horror. A summer town, children and ice cream usually suggest comfort and nostalgia. Roth’s film uses those familiar elements for a darker story.
The result is a horror movie built around a clear and unsettling idea: a sweet treat becomes the start of something terrifying.
Movie Details
Release Date: August 7
Director: Eli Roth
Writers: Eli Roth and Noah Belson
Story By: Eli Roth
Cast: Ari Millen, Benjamin Byron Davis, Eli Roth, Karen Cliche, Dylan Hawco, Sarah Abbott, Shiloh O’Reilly, Kiori Mirza Waldman, Charlie Zeltzer and Charlie Storey
Read more News on Nerdtropolis. Subscribe to our YouTube.
Discover more from Nerdtropolis - Movie News, Reviews, Interviews, and Trailers
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Sean Tajipour
Sean Tajipour is the Founder and Editor of Nerdtropolis and the host of the Moviegoers Society and Reel Insights Podcast. He is also a member of the Critics Choice Association. You can follow on Twitter and Instagram @Seantaj.
