Eli Roth unleashes ‘Ice Cream Man,’ murderous children


1 of 5 | Eli Roth, seen at the Los Angeles premiere of “Borderlands” in 2024, directed “Ice Cream Man.” File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
The Horror Section released the teaser trailer for Ice Cream Man on Monday. The film opens August 7 in theaters.
Ari Millen stars as an evil ice cream man whose treats turn children into murderers. The trailer shows gangs of kids chopping up adults.
Director Roth launched The Horror Section last year, allowing fans to invest in horror movies. Ice Cream Man is the first release under The Horror Section.
Roth made a name for himself in horror with his debut Cabin Fever and follow-ups Hostel and Hostel: Part II. His previous release was 2023’s Thanksgiving for which he is also developing a sequel.
Ice Cream Man also stars Benjamin Byron Davis, Karen Cliche, Dylan Hawco, Sarah Abbott, Shiloh O’Reilly, Kiori Mirza Waldman, Charlie Zeltzer and Charlie Storey.
Noah Belson wrote the screenplay with Roth. Snoop Dogg wrote music for the film and Brandon Roberts composed the score. Nas is an executive producer.
I Scream. You Scream. We All Scream for Ice Cream Man. In theaters August 7th.#icecreammanmovie #trailer@MassAppeal @STUDIOCANALintl @StudiocanalUK @iconicreleasing pic.twitter.com/A4ItwtEzft— The Horror Section (@thsstudios) April 13, 2026