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Send Help: Dark Comedy's Survival Twist
26 Jan
Summary
- An overlooked employee and her boss survive a plane crash on a deserted island.
- The dynamic shifts as the employee's survival skills shine, and the boss is helpless.
- The film blends dark comedy, psychological thriller, and survival elements.

The new dark-comedy, psychological-thriller, Send Help, masterfully blends multiple genres, defying easy categorization. It tells the story of Linda Liddle, a capable but unacknowledged strategy executive, and her condescending new boss, Bradley Preston. Their corporate relationship takes a dramatic turn when their plane crashes during a business trip to Bangkok, leaving only the two of them stranded on a deserted tropical island.
As the survivors grapple with their predicament, the tables are dramatically turned. Linda, a fan of survival shows, proves adept at hunting, fishing, and keeping Bradley alive despite his immobility and lack of useful ideas. Their relationship evolves into a compelling cat-and-mouse game, challenging traditional narrative expectations and keeping audiences guessing.
The film, directed by Sam Raimi, features a standout performance by Rachel McAdams as Linda, who navigates the character's journey with nuance. Dylan O'Brien portrays Bradley not as a pure villain but as an unearned, smug boss. The movie, shot in Australia and Thailand, boasts gorgeous locations and high production values, offering a devilish and delightful cinematic experience.




