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Teaser Trailer Released for Eli Roth's Horror Film 'Ice Cream Man' Set for August Release

The first teaser trailer for the horror film 'Ice Cream Man,' directed by Eli Roth, has been released. The 30-second trailer features disturbing scenes involving children and violence. The film is scheduled for release on August 7 in 2,000 North American venues.

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Teaser Trailer Released for Eli Roth's Horror Film 'Ice Cream Man' Set for August ReleaseVariety
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Trailer Release The first teaser trailer for the film 'Ice Cream Man' has been released.

The trailer is 30 seconds long and includes the slogan 'I scream. You scream. We all scream for Ice Cream Man'. It shows a group of children looming over sleeping parents, making snow angels in a pool of blood, and holding down a woman as one of them takes a bat to her stomach.

'Ice Cream Man' is directed by Eli Roth. The film is set in the town of Bayleen Bay. Ari Millen stars as the ice cream man.

Cast and Production Details The cast includes Benjamin Byron Davis, who appeared in 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3'; Dylan Hawco, who appeared in 'Heartland'; Kiori Mirza Waldman; Charlie Zeltzer, who appeared in 'The Handmaid’s Tale'; Sarah Abbott, who appeared in Netflix’s 'The Body'; Karen Cliche, who appeared in Eli Roth’s film 'Thanksgiving'; Shiloh O’Reilly, who appeared in Eli Roth’s film 'Thanksgiving'; and Charlie Storey, who appeared in Eli Roth’s film 'Thanksgiving'.

Eli Roth will produce 'Ice Cream Man' and co-write the script with Noah Belson. The film is Eli Roth’s first under The Horror Section’s banner. The Horror Section launched in March 2025.

Release and Additional Contributions 'Ice Cream Man' will be released on August 7 in 2,000 North American venues.

Snoop Dogg will contribute original music to the film. Nas will serve as executive producer through The Horror Section’s partnership with Mass Appeal.

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. 2026-04-13

    First teaser trailer for 'Ice Cream Man' released

    1 sourceunattributed
  2. August 7, 2026

    'Ice Cream Man' scheduled for release in 2,000 North American venues

    1 sourceunattributed
  3. March 2025

    The Horror Section launched

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Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Nas's executive production role strengthens partnership with Mass Appeal

  2. 02

    Increased anticipation for horror genre films following teaser release

  3. 03

    Contribution of original music by Snoop Dogg may attract wider audience

  4. 04

    Potential boost to The Horror Section's profile as new banner

  5. 05

    Exposure for cast members from prior projects like 'Orphan Black' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3'

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