Star of 50 Cent's gruesome new horror says hip hop legend will surprise fans

Irish Daily Star

25-04-2025

He may be one of the world's most famous rappers and star of hit
Netflix
crime show Power, but behind the tough exterior, 50 Cent has a side to him that will surprise many fans.
The In Tha Club rapper,
also known as Curtis Jackson
, is making his first foray into the world of horror cinema with a brutal film, Skill House, about
influencers
.
Now a star of
50 Cent's grisly horror flick
has opened up about a side to the hip hop legend that will leave fans stunned. Jacob Skidmore couldn't contain his excitement about working with music icon 50 Cent, whom he described as 'so awesome' and incredibly grounded.
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Recalling a particularly intense moment they shared on set, Jacob shared: "I was filming one of my scenes where I was laid out on a paving slab after fighting for survival. 50 Cent had been watching the scene through a monitor, and as I was just laid out on the paving after a horrific scene.
A star of 50 Cent's gruesome new horror film has shared what it is really like to work with the superstar.
"I felt these big arms come and lift me off the ground. I thought it was a producer or something. I looked around, and it was 50 Cent. He was like 'You did real good.'".
The father-of-one will share the screen with rising star Jacob Skidmore and social media sensations Bryce Hall and Hannah Stocking in Skillhouse. The father-of-one will share the screen with rising star Jacob Skidmore and social media sensations Bryce Hall and Hannah Stocking in Skillhouse.
With Josh Stolberg of Spiral: From the Book of Saw at the helm, audiences should brace themselves for a bloodbath. The film sees ten influencers lured into a malevolent content house where they're forced to participate in deadly social media challenges., Jacob, who plays a leading role in this ultimate horror movie, told The Mirror more about what fans can expect.
He revealed: "During one scene, a cameraman actually passed out because of the gore. The crew was like 'OK, we're gonna come back to this scene later.'"
PARK CITY, UTAH - JANUARY 24: Jacob Skidmore attends SkillHouse World Premiere at Park City on January 24, 2025 in Park City, Utah. (Photo byfor GenTV and Group Black)
Despite some critics questioning the blend of modern influencer culture with traditional horror elements from Saw director Josh, Jacob clarified the concept. He stated: "The movie is a mixture of a modern storyline with the influencers and old fashioned 80's slash movie. ".
"Mixing the best of both worlds. That's the vision from the producers. It was so much fun to shoot. The director Josh, who did the Saw movies, was an honor to work with. I was blown away. All I can say is wait till you see it, it's very, very, bloody and gory."
Jacob, whose star is rapidly rising in Tinseltown and bringing verve to the silver screen, declared: "I loved working with 50, everyone did. The wrap party was fun."
With a hint of mischief, Jacob teased that the celebration might have included impromptu performances, saying, "There could have been a few people singing 'in da club' on the mic. We had the best time."