Sam Raimi’s Darkly Comedic Survival Thriller Arrives on Disney+ This May
“Bold, relentless, and endlessly rewatchable.”
– Mark S. Allen, ABC-TV
PHILIPPINES (APRIL 23, 2026) – 20th Century Studios’ psychological survival thriller “SEND HELP” begins streaming exclusively on Disney+ starting May 7. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sam Raimi, the film combines suspense, dark comedy, and intense character drama in a gripping fight for survival.
Starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, “SEND HELP” follows two business colleagues whose work trip takes a terrifying turn after surviving a devastating plane crash. Stranded on a deserted island with no rescue in sight, the pair must put aside their personal conflicts and learn to survive together. As tensions rise, workplace hierarchies collapse and a dangerous psychological battle begins.
Praised by critics for its sharp storytelling and unpredictable twists, “SEND HELP” currently holds a 93% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes®. Reviewers have highlighted the film’s escalating power struggle, dark humor, and Raimi’s signature blend of tension, mischief, and suspense. Featuring striking cinematography and a haunting score by Danny Elfman, the film delivers a thrilling and emotionally charged survival experience.
Film Synopsis
When two business colleagues become stranded on a deserted island as the only survivors of a plane crash, they are forced to confront past grievances while fighting to stay alive. Far removed from the corporate world they once knew, the pair enter a tense and darkly funny battle of wills in this original psychological thriller from 20th Century Studios.
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