Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Graphic
- darkly humorous
- frenetic
- grotesque
- horror movie night
- dark comedy night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film’s gleefully visceral dark comedy, strong lead performances, social satire, and Raimi’s energetic style, while some found the later plot twists excessive.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Linda and Bradley’s workplace hierarchy is destabilized after they become the only survivors of a plane crash on a deserted island.
The central conflict deliberately pits Linda’s history of bullying against Bradley’s abrasive sexism and forces uncertainty about whom to root for.
The reception specifically highlights dark humor, grimy gore, playful special effects, and a cheeky Danny Elfman score.
Bradley denies Linda a promised promotion, and their professional grievances become a physical battle of wills on the island.
Films like Send Help, and why
The Menu
Shared survival horror, isolated wilderness setting, grotesque humor, and escalating interpersonal conflict.
The Shallows
Shared survival thriller framework, morally shifting audience sympathies, and intense power struggle between characters.
Drag Me to Hell
Shared darkly comic horror, visceral practical effects, abrasive character dynamics, and Sam Raimi-style tonal excess.
Ready or Not
Shared survival horror, role reversal, social satire, and claustrophobic conflict under extreme pressure.
Movie Details
- Director
- Sam Raimi
- Release Date
- 2026-01-22
- Runtime
- 113 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (2343)
Cast
- Rachel McAdams
- Dylan O'Brien
- Edyll Ismail
- Xavier Samuel
- Dennis Haysbert
- Chris Pang
- Thaneth Warakulnukroh
- Emma Raimi
- Kristy Best
- Francesca Waters
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Send Help about?
- After a plane crash strands two hostile colleagues on a deserted island, workplace resentment mutates into a grotesque and darkly comic survival contest.
- What is Send Help like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Send Help as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Send Help violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Send Help as graphic.
- What did critics think of Send Help?
- Critics broadly praised the film’s gleefully visceral dark comedy, strong lead performances, social satire, and Raimi’s energetic style, while some found the later plot twists excessive.
- Which films are like Send Help?
- Films with a similar feel include The Menu, The Shallows, Drag Me to Hell, and Ready or Not.
- How long is Send Help?
- Send Help runs 113 minutes.
- Where can I watch Send Help?
- In United States, Send Help streams on Hulu.
