Directed by Jeff Darling and written by Evan M. Wiener, He Went That Way is inspired by the
true story of serial killer Larry Lee Ranes and Dave Pitts, an animal
trainer who survived his killing spree. Jacob Elordi plays Bobby, a
teenage serial killer who takes a fraught road trip with animal handler
Jim (Zachary Quinto) and his performing chimpanzee Spanky.
He Went That Way is in US cinemas from January 5th and on
VOD from January 12th. A UK/ROI release has yet to be announced.
Check out the trailer below.
The official synopsis reads:
Set in 1964, He Went That Way is a taut thriller based on a true crime story that puts a wicked spin on the buddy road trip film. The film follows 19-year-old serial killer Bobby (Jacob Elordi) as he is picked up by a celebrity animal handler, Jim (Zachary Quinto), on a desolate stretch of Route 66 with priceless cargo in tow: Jim's chimpanzee, Spanky, an American TV darling. As stress between Bobby and Jim rises and their fiery personalities combust, the road only becomes more treacherous the farther they go.