Vertical has released the official He Went That Way trailer for its upcoming road trip thriller, starring Zachary Quinto and Jacob Elordi.

The video features a celebrity animal trainer who unknowingly offers a young serial killer a ride. The truth eventually comes out which leads to an unexpected partnership between the two strangers. The film is scheduled to make its debut on January 5, 2024 in select theaters, followed by its VOD release on January 12, 2024.

Check out the He Went That Way trailer below (watch more trailers):

What is He Went That Way about?

“Set in 1964, the film is a taut thriller based on a true crime story that puts a wicked spin on the buddy road trip film,” reads the synopsis. “The film follows 19-year-old serial killer Bobby as he is picked up by a celebrity animal handler, Jim, 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.”

He Went That Way was directed by Australian filmmaker Jeffrey Darling in his feature-length directorial debut. Unfortunately, this film also serves as his last after passing away at the age of 60 in March 2022, due to a surfing accident in Sydney. Written by Evan M. Wiener, the film is based on the true story of celebrity animal trainer Dave Pitts. Joining Elordi are Zachary Quinto, Patrick J. Adams, Troy Evans, Alexandra Doke, Erin Moore, Nicolette Doke, and more.