When a corporate power struggle turns into a deadly fight for island survival
In short: After a plane crash leaves a corporate strategist and her sexist boss stranded on a remote island, the power dynamic shifts from the boardroom to the wild. This 2026 horror film by Sam Raimi explores how far one will go to survive when no one is coming to help.
Directed by Sam Raimi and released in January 2026, Send Help follows Linda Liddle, a corporate strategist, and her boss, Bradley Preston, after they are the sole survivors of a plane crash in the Gulf of Thailand. The film, which grossed $94 million worldwide, centers on their deteriorating relationship as Linda, a survival enthusiast, takes charge while Bradley remains trapped in his role as an entitled subordinate. Their struggle for dominance escalates from petty power plays to lethal violence, forcing the audience to grapple with the morality of their actions.
The film is notable for its dark humor and the performances of Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien. Critics have praised the movie for its unique blend of survival horror and character study, with many noting that it subverts typical tropes. While Linda is initially presented as an underdog bullied by her boss, her subsequent actions—including the calculated elimination of potential rescuers—complicate her status as a protagonist. The screenwriters, Mark Swift and Damian Shannon, have described Linda as an anti-hero, leaving it to the audience to decide if her survivalist pragmatism is justified.
Beyond the central conflict, the film serves as a showcase for Raimi’s signature style, featuring a score by Danny Elfman and practical effects that lean into the grotesque. Despite the film's violent climax and the moral ambiguity of its characters, it received positive reviews, with a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The ending, which sees Linda emerge as a wealthy celebrity capitalizing on her survival story, leaves viewers with an uncomfortable question about the nature of success and the lengths one might go to secure it.
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