By Sophie Albertie
Resentment turns into romance on a deserted island, until there’s trouble in paradise.
You’ve just read the gist of Sam Raimi’s newest 2026 blockbuster “Send Help,” a gory laugh out loud squeal-fest of the highest degree.
When the eccentric Linda Liddle, played by Rachel McAdams, gets stranded on a remote location with her longtime crush Bradley Preston, disgruntlement ensues. The two characters could not be any more different. Liddle’s arrogant coworker Preston, played by Dylan O’Brien, soon realizes he must work with her for the two of them to have any chance of escape. This means that the usual hierarchy of the office they both work in will be completely flipped upside down. On a normal day, Preston is Liddle’s boss. On this island there’s no cell signal, limited supplies, and a strained relationship built entirely on one sided obsession. No respect. No way out.
This is a seriously weird movie, but that weirdness results in a fantastic viewing experience. McAdams transforms into the poorly socialized Liddle and her quirks are equal parts awkward and hilarious. It’s clear she has a few screws loose; a beautiful contrast to O’Brien’s straight laced misogyny. Preston is such a jerk that viewers can’t help rooting for Liddle’s unconventional actions and outrageous behaviors. McAdams lights a fire, builds a stick fort and ultimately steals the show with her performance.
Rating objectively, this is a three out of five stars. There is nothing that hasn’t been seen before in this movie, unless you were to count a couple unforgettable moments. However, the overall viewing experience breaks the enjoyment scale. Go with friends to a theatre and have fun. It’s a perfect way to spend a Friday night, you will be screaming with joy, disbelief and terror. You won’t regret it.
