Sam Raimi is back with “Send Help”, a twisted genre-bending experience that stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien. It’s Raimi’s first film since 2022’s “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness”. Rather than playing in established cinematic universes, this time Raimi is making a wildly original film although one full of fun inspirations from “Misery” to “Cast Away”. The new trailer gives us a good grasp of what Raimi is going for by revealing a dark comedy that turns into full-blown survival horror.
McAdams plays Linda Liddle, a meek and modest office worker in a big city firm ran by the weaselly prig Bradley (O’Brien). The degradation from her snobbish jerk of a boss is taking its toll on her. But the tables are turned after a plane crash over the ocean leaves the pair stranded on a deserted island. The two sole survivors must work together if they want to survive. But Bradley’s arrogant sense of control pushes Linda too far, and she quickly lets him know there is a new boss in charge. The trailer is a perfect setup for this crazy blend of humor and horror. I can’t wait to see it.
“Send Help” crashes into theaters on January 30th. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.
Keith & the Movies 
HAHAHAHAHA! I *love* this premise!!!!!!!! I’m sure anyone who has had a boss like that — I’ve had multiple ones, and not just men — and will love seeing them get some payback, if only in a movie.
I’m a big Raimi fan so seeing him behind such a winning premise has me really excited!
Maybe!
C’mon… bad boss payback? What’s not to love!😁
If I was in a desert island with Rachel McAdams. I’d make damn sure to keep her happy and to make sure she is doing fine. She’s a goddess. I do not want to piss her off! Yeah, this looks fun.
It looks like a lot of fun. McAdams isn’t playing around.
I do hope we get a Bruce Campbell cameo.
Ooooooh that would be amazing!
Yes, I will probably see this. not too thrilled about the cast, but Raimi plus the story might be enough to make this work
I like McAdams, but it’s surprising to see her in a movie like this. As for O’Brien, he’s pretty good playing privileged scumbags. I’m working on a review for a movie called ANNIVERSARY where he plays a very similar role. He is effectively detestable in it.
Pass
Booo 🙂
Keith, I saw your last comment as I was about to say here I actually am surprised at all the varied roles McAdams has taken in her career. I honestly was not surprised to see her in this new trailer. I consider her unpredictable in terms of what her next move will be. This isn’t a film I am interested in, but I always find her solid in the films I have seen her in, and I am sure she’ll play this perfectly.
She definitely has range. One of my favorite performances of hers is in “Midnight in Paris”. I love that movie so much.
One of Woody’s better efforts as well!