Send Help
"Meet Linda Liddle... She's from strategy and planning. She's the boss now."
A battered commuter plane leaves a handful of coworkers stranded on a remote, uninhabited island, and two of them end up as the only survivors. What starts as a scramble for shelter and supplies soon becomes an intensive negotiation of grudges and old slights, as the survivors try to keep their... Read more
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About Send Help
A battered commuter plane leaves a handful of coworkers stranded on a remote, uninhabited island, and two of them end up as the only survivors. What starts as a scramble for shelter and supplies soon becomes an intensive negotiation of grudges and old slights, as the survivors try to keep their wits while dealing with dwindling resources and strange, escalating threats. Much of the tension comes from shifting alliances and the way past relationships color every decision. The film mixes tense survival scenes with flashes of dark humor and psychological games, keeping the audience guessing who will outthink the other without revealing the ultimate outcome.
Released in 2026, the film was directed by Sam Raimi from an original screenplay by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift. Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien headline the cast, supported by Edyll Ismail, Xavier Samuel, and Chris Pang, giving the project a recognizable ensemble under Raimi's distinctive eye.
Critics and viewers have pointed to the film's tonal balancing act, where horror, thriller, and comedy elements rub against one another. Performances, especially from the leads, were often singled out for grounding the story as power dynamics shift, and the screenplay focuses on themes of guilt, trust, and survival instinct rather than straightforward action.
Sam Raimi's signature touches are visible throughout, from kinetic camera choices to sudden, almost absurd bursts of humor that break tension. Fans of his earlier work noticed familiar visual flourishes and practical-effects sequences, which generated lively discussion online about how genre expectations are being mixed and played with here.
At the time of release there weren't widely reported box office totals or major awards attached to the film, and its commercial footprint remained modest in public reporting. That said, the movie prompted conversations about how mainstream genre filmmaking can blend scares with comic beats, and how star chemistry can carry an intimate, high-stakes setup.
Details
- Release Date
- January 22, 2026
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Rating
- R
- User Ratings
- 99 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller, Comedy
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- Raimi Productions +2 more
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Box Office
- $28,100,000
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Rachel McAdams
Linda Liddle
Dylan O'Brien
Bradley Preston
Edyll Ismail
Zuri
Dennis Haysbert
Franklin
Xavier Samuel
Donovan
Chris Pang
Chase
Thaneth Warakulnukroh
Boat Captain
Emma Raimi
River
Director: Sam Raimi
Written by: Damian Shannon, Mark Swift