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Mean Girls Stars' Island Survival Movies Clash
9 Feb
Summary
- Two Mean Girls actresses star in similar island survival films.
- Both movies feature characters stranded after a plane crash.
- Critics note surprising parallels between horror and romance plots.
Rachel McAdams and Lacey Chabert, famous for their roles in "Mean Girls," have coincidentally released films with parallel storylines in early 2026. McAdams stars in the horror film "Send Help," a Sam Raimi project, while Chabert leads the Hallmark romance "Lost in Paradise."
Both movies share a core premise: characters stranded on a deserted island following a plane crash. "Send Help" is described as a gory survival horror, while "Lost in Paradise" is a typical Hallmark romance. Despite their contrasting genres, critics have pointed out unexpected similarities.
Reviewers noted that "Send Help" could easily veer into romantic comedy territory, with hints of an enemies-to-lovers arc. Similarly, the article suggests that Hallmark romances could easily take dark turns, drawing parallels to horror movie tropes.
"Send Help" is currently in theaters, and "Lost in Paradise" is available for streaming on Hallmark+. The uncanny plot similarity between the two films has generated buzz, especially given the actresses' iconic "Mean Girls" roles.
