Movie Send Help | $40,730,525
According to CinemaDrame News Agency, Send Help is a 2026 American black comedy psychological survival horror film produced and directed by Sam Raimi and written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift. The movie premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on January 21, 2026, and was released in the United States on January 30, 2026, by 20th Century Studios.
Plot Summary
Send Help follows Linda Liddle, a timid but sharp strategist at a corporate firm, and her arrogant boss Bradley Preston after a plane crash leaves them as the only survivors on a deserted island. Struggling against hunger, the elements, and each other’s ego, the two must overcome past grievances and work together to survive. What begins as a survival ordeal evolves into a darkly humorous and increasingly violent battle of wills — where power dynamics shift unpredictably and true natures are exposed.
Cast & Crew
Director & Producer: Sam Raimi
Screenwriters: Damian Shannon, Mark Swift
Starring:
- Rachel McAdams as Linda Liddle
- Dylan O’Brien as Bradley Preston
- Edyll Ismail as Zuri
- Xavier Samuel as Donovan Murphy
- Chris Pang as Chase
- Dennis Haysbert as Franklin
- Thaneth Warakulnukroh as Boat Captain
- Emma Raimi as River
Cinematography by Bill Pope, editing by Bob Murawski, and music by Danny Elfman.
Critical Reception – Positive
• Send Help holds a very strong 93 % Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, praised for blending Raimi’s signature horror energy with dark humor and sharp performances from McAdams and O’Brien.
• Critics have highlighted Rachel McAdams’s performance as a standout, balancing comedy and survival grit as her character evolves on the island.
• Audiences have responded well too, with high verified audience scores and many reviews noting it’s a fun, entertaining ride that mixes horror tension with comedic chaos.
Critical Reception – Negative / Mixed
• A few viewers felt the film didn’t break much new ground and that some plot beats were predictable or familiar, especially for seasoned horror fans.
• Some audience members mentioned the tone – swinging between gruesome horror and goofy comedy – can feel uneven or off‑beat for those expecting a straightforward thriller.
Notes & Trivia
• The film was made on a reported $40 million budget and has grossed around $55–58 million worldwide, performing solidly given its genre and seasonal competition.
• Send Help marks Sam Raimi’s return to horror‑leaning material following his work on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), blending his horror roots with comedic touches.
• The production involved on‑location filming in Sydney, Los Angeles, and Thailand, with practical survival elements crafted to enhance the unpredictable, chaotic tone.