Eli Roth’s newest horror film Ice Cream Man has drawn online criticism as fans and critics have claimed that the film features an alleged AI generated sequence.The film follows the town of Bayleen Bay that descends into chaos when a mysterious and creepy ice cream vendor (played by Ari Millen) distributes treats (which are demonically possessed ice cream cones) that transform local children into homicidal killers who target adults.Recently, a post shared by the account @HollywoodHandle has gained traction that stated that the film includes sequences generated with Artificial Intelligence. Those who have attended the screenings have shared similar sentiments online. They have stated that Ice Cream Man features certain animated sequences and graphics which appeared off and found it difficult to relate to the horror film.A netizen wrote:“Eli Roth is a contender for one of the worst modern filmmakers.”Ice Cream Man is scheduled to release globally on August 7. In addition to Millen, the film casts Benjamin Byron Davis as the Priest and Eli Roth as Marty.Continue reading for more details.Eli Roth receives backlash over reports of ‘Ice Cream Man’ featuring AI sequenceEli Roth’s Ice Cream Man has been facing backlash over reports that it incorporates AI sequences. The film is the first feature from his independent banner The Horror Section.Roth made his directorial debut with Cabin Fever that propelled him into the horror spotlight after Quentin Tarantino described it as a notable entry into the modern genre. He is famous for creating graphic horror films such as Hostel and Cabin Fever as well as for portraying the role of The Bear Jew in Inglorious Bastards.Ice Cream Man has largely received negative reviews with many social media users calling it a waste of time. Other users noted the 54 year old filmmaker's incapability to produce films with engaging storylines. Commentators and reviewers have frequently argued that his direction prioritizes excess gore and crude humor at the expense of coherent storytelling.A user wrote on X:“Yeah... Just saw it at Mystery Movie Monday. Was so disappointed. So horrible watching AI in general, on the big screen was just insulting."Eli Roth poses in front of an ice cream truck as he promotes his upcoming film "Ice Cream Man" during CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, at Caesars Palace on April 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. - Source: GettyAnother user noted:“AI might not steal your job, but it’ll definitely push your popcorn crowd away from movie theaters.. you have a reference, you are rebooting a film, all u need is to put efforts on practical effects not on AI.”A third person said:“Eli Roth has never had a useful idea or an original idea is his life. He continually makes worse films of better films.”Someone else commented:“He seems like a cool dude and I wonder what would push him to use AI even if he was that desperate he doesn’t seem like the type to push that kind of stuff. He has a lot of love for the horror genre it seems and i think he has done decent work. Worst film he did was borderlands.”A person said:"And I thought his awful 2024 Borderlands movie was the lowest point of his career."Critics have drawn comparisons between Roth’s Ice Cream Man and earlier horror films such as Weapons, Children of the Corn and Village of the Damned and its sequel. They have praised these classic children horror movies over Roth’s directorial.Variety's review by Owen Gleiberman describes the film as a "piece of joke" and a "shock theatre." He praises the ingenuity of some practical effects in the kills but believes the film focuses largely on gory content.This has not been the first time that Roth's career has faced criticism. Reports stated that during the development of Cabin Fever and Hostel studios and critics slammed his work describing it as vile and disgusting.