While I was expecting a more full-on horror or action adventure, this film is actually much closer to a dark comedy, with just touches of thriller and light horror.
Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien play corporate colleagues Linda and Bradley. After Bradley overlooks Linda for a promised promotion, the two find themselves stranded on a desert island following a plane crash. As they struggle to adapt, Linda begins to thrive, showing strong survival instincts, while Bradley becomes increasingly reliant on her. The tables have turned.
The performances are strong, particularly McAdams as the overlooked Linda coming into her own. Although I did not connect with the humour as much as some of the audience, it is still an entertaining and lightly amusing watch. The film is well made, with impressive set pieces and effects, though many dramatic moments are played for comedy rather than tension.
Filmed in Thailand and Australia, the setting is striking, and the story offers a few surprises along with twists and turns. Directed by Sam Raimi, with a score by Danny Elfman, it is worth seeing. Just go in expecting more comedy than horror and you will likely enjoy it.
Film Rating
Music
4 out of 5 (mainly instrumental)
3.5 Story/plot
out of 5
Acting/Performances
4 out of 5
Overall
3.5 out of 5
Certification: 15
Running time: 113 minutes
Screening type: 2D
Send Help (2026) is a dark comedy/survival thriller about put-upon employee Linda (Rachel McAdams) and her obnoxious boss Bradley (Dylan O’Brien) who crash-land on a deserted island, reversing their office power dynamic as Linda thrives with survival skills while the entitled Bradley struggles, leading to a vicious battle of wills revealing deeper corporate toxicity and personal power plays, with twists involving rescue attempts and Linda’s hidden competence.
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