Two colleagues survive a plane crash and wash up on a deserted island with one tiny problem: they cannot stand each other. Sam Raimi turns that setup into a dark, nasty, oddly funny battle of wills that keeps escalating.
Film details
- Title: Send Help
- Premiere date: 29 January 2026
- Director: Sam Raimi
- Runtime: 113 min
- Where to watch in Rotterdam: KINO • Cinerama
- Language & subtitles: English version with Dutch subtitles
- Age rating: 16 (violence, fear, strong language)
- Notable hooks: two-hander survival story, shifting power dynamics, corporate satire, island paranoia, Raimi-style nastiness
What’s the vibe?
Imagine an office offsite where the agenda is “stay alive”, the snack table is whatever you can scavenge, and the team-building exercise is psychological warfare. It’s tense, grimly funny, and increasingly feral, with that Raimi knack for making you laugh and wince in the same breath.
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Trailer
Check out the trailer below.
Why you might like it
- Eyes: sun-bleached island beauty meets sudden bursts of horror energy, with Raimi pushing the visuals into “did that just happen?” territory.
- Heart: beneath the cruelty, there’s a sharp nerve about being overlooked, underestimated, and finally snapping.
- Mind: it’s basically a power-struggle thriller in survival-film clothing, with every small decision turning into a chess move.
Critical reception
Critics have largely gone for it, especially if you like Raimi when he’s mean and playful. Rotten Tomatoes lists 93% from 55 critic reviews, and Metacritic sits at a 73 metascore (generally favourable), with praise aimed at the escalating tension and the film’s twisted humour.
That said, not everyone is fully onboard: The Guardian’s take is more mixed, arguing the tones do not always gel, even while highlighting the central performance.
Scene to watch for
The first proper “resource negotiation” after the initial shock wears off. It’s the moment you realise this is not just about coconuts and shelter, it’s about control.
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Recommended pairing
- Before: something salty and crunchy, plus a fizzy drink, because you’ll want a comfort snack when the film turns spiteful.
- After: a brisk night walk to reset your brain, or a low-stakes card game with friends where nobody is allowed to form alliances.
