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Sam Raimi's 'Send Help': Survival Horror Comedy Hits Theaters!

1/29/2026

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Summary

McAdams Survives Crash

“Send Help,” directed by Sam Raimi, features Rachel McAdams as Linda Liddle, a numbers expert who survives a plane crash and thrives on a deserted island.
Liddle evolves from an underestimated employee to a resourceful survivor while managing her spoiled boss, Bradley Preston, played by Dylan O'Brien.
The film blends horror and comedy, showcasing Raimi's signature gore and humor, and opens in theaters on January 30, 2026.

Summary

Raimi's Film Triumph

Send Help is projected to earn over $15 million in North America at 3,400 sites.
The film could dethrone Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Sam Raimi directs the film.
Internationally, Send Help could add $10 million to reach a $25 million global debut.
Iron Lung, a self-distributed film by YouTuber Markiplier, has $6 million in presales and aims for a $9 million to $10 million opening across 3,105 theaters in the U.S. and Canada.

History

Historical Context

"Evil Dead," directed by Sam Raimi in 1981, transformed the horror genre with its unique mix of gore and humor, grossing over $2.4 million on a $350,000 budget. The film's success, bolstered by Stephen King's endorsement, led to sequels and established Bruce Campbell as a horror icon. Today, the legacy of "Evil Dead" continues to influence horror-comedy films, reflecting a cultural fascination with survival narratives.

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McAdams Survives Crash

“Send Help,” directed by Sam Raimi, features Rachel McAdams as Linda Liddle, a numbers expert who survives a plane crash and thrives on a deserted island.
Liddle evolves from an underestimated employee to a resourceful survivor while managing her spoiled boss, Bradley Preston, played by Dylan O'Brien.
The film blends horror and comedy, showcasing Raimi's signature gore and humor, and opens in theaters on January 30, 2026.

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