‘He Went That Way’ Trailer: Jacob Elordi and Zachary Quinto in a True-Crime Thriller Inspired by Serial Killer Larry Lee Ranes

Vertical has released the first trailer for ‘He Went That Way,’ which follows Jim Goodwin (Zachary Quinto), an animal trainer accompanied by his pet chimpanzee. He picks up a hitchhiker, later revealed to be a serial killer, in a storyline inspired by real-life events involving the notorious serial killer Larry Lee Ranes.

Directed by Jeffrey Darling in his directorial debut, the true-crime thriller film is adapted from the non-fiction book “Luke Karamazov” written by Conrad Hilberry. The film stars Jacob Elordi as Bobby Falls, portraying a character based on the real-life serial killer Larry Lee Ranes. Quinto takes on the role of Jim Goodwin, an animal trainer inspired by Dave Pitts. Patrick J. Adams stars as Saul, Troy Evans as Hank, Alexandra Doke as Whitney, and John Lee Ames as Ratso.

What is the Plot of ‘He Went That Way’?

‘He Went That Way’ is a taut thriller centered on the true story of a celebrity animal trainer who picks up a hitchhiker, only to discover his passenger is a young, cunning serial killer.

Produced by Marc Benardout, James Harris, Mark Lane, Hugh Broder, and Jeremy Kotin. The production is a collaboration among Head Gear Films, Teashop Productions, and Mister Smith Entertainment.

‘He Went That Way’ will hit theaters on January 5, 2024, by Vertical Entertainment. Watch the trailer below.