Send Help Trailer & Fun Facts
Send Help Synopsis:
Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) and her condescending boss, Bradley Preston (Dylan O'Brien), are the only survivors of a plane crash, finding themselves stranded on a deserted island. The primitive setting immediately flips their toxic power dynamic, forcing the highly capable Linda into a position of dominance over the now dependent Bradley. Their survival becomes a dark, humorous battle for control as they navigate their mutual animosity while trying to stay alive.
Genre: Thriller, Comedy, Horror
Release Date: In theaters January 30th, 2026
Send Help Fun Facts:
Horror Master's Return:
The movie is directed by Sam Raimi, who is known for directing the Evil Dead franchise and the first Spider-Man trilogy. Send Help is his comeback to directing a completely new horror film; his most recent horror film is Drag Me to Hell (2009).
Marvel Reunion:
The movie reunites director Sam Raimi with one of the lead stars, Rachel McAdams. They previously worked together on the Marvel film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022).
"Cast Away" Meets "Misery":
The trailer indicates Linda Liddle and Bradley Preston are the only survivors of a plane crash stranded on a deserted island. The movie has the blend of the isolation of "Cast Away" and the psychological power struggle between the two main characters as also seen in "Misery."
Writers with Horror and Comedy Roots:
The screenplay was written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, who are known for writing horror movies such as Friday the 13th (2009) and the comedy reboot Baywatch (2017). This suggests the movie will include a dark comedic tone.
Raimi's Signature Crew:
The movie reunites Raimi with some of his longtime crew, including composer Danny Elfman and cinematographer Bill Pope. Danny Elfman previously composed scores for movies such as Spider-Man and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Bill Pope is known for his work in movies such as Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man 3, and The Matrix trilogy.
Filming Locations:
The filming of the deserted island setting from the plane crash took place in three different locations, and these include Sydney, Los Angeles, and Thailand.