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On Friday, director Sam Raimi released his latest film, Send Help. The film follows an overworked employee (Rachel McAdams) and her cruel boss (Dylan O’Brien), who, during a work trip, find themselves crash-landing on a remote island. They must figure out a way to put aside their differences and survive.
Before walking into the theatre, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Based on Raimi’s other films, I assumed I’d get the usual gore mixed with dark comedy, and I was right.
Send Help is labelled as a horror comedy, and it certainly lives up to it. When I wasn’t cringing from the gory scenes, I was laughing at the ridiculous behavior from some of the characters.
While I felt the ending of the film was a bit predictable, I couldn’t have anticipated the journey that would unfold along the way. The film does a great job at delivering on twists and a few heart-stopping jump scares. I have to mention the amazing antagonistic chemistry between McAdams and O’Brien; their comedic banter was one of the highlights for me.
While both stars are great in their roles, McAdams was a standout. Her transformation as a character was a whirlwind, and took me from moments of feeling sympathy to moments of questioning her sanity. McAdams range was on display here, and it made me excited at the thought of her in more horror/thriller films, as she’s proven she’s able to thrive in the genre.
What I loved most about Send Help was how refreshing it was to see an original horror film in a time where creativity seems to be lacking in the film industry. It gives me a hopeful feeling that we can create more than just sequels and remakes.
While this film likely won't be winning any Oscars, it is very entertaining with an intriguing premise and a fantastic cast. I would definitely recommend Send Help as a film to see this year.
Send Help is currently playing in theatres.
