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Sam Raimi's 'Send Help' Thrives with $73.8M Worldwide

2/16/2026

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Sam Raimi, the director of Send Help, led the film to $49.6 million domestic and $73.8 million worldwide within three weeks.
The film debuted January 30, earning $19.1 million in opening weekend despite losing 500 screens.
Its third weekend drop-off was 0.9%, a rare feat for a horror film.
Critics and audiences praised the film, suggesting renewed interest in mid-budget adult thrillers and potential studio investment.

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Story summary

Sam Raimi, the director of Send Help, led the film to $49.6 million domestic and $73.8 million worldwide within three weeks.
The film debuted January 30, earning $19.1 million in opening weekend despite losing 500 screens.
Its third weekend drop-off was 0.9%, a rare feat for a horror film.
Critics and audiences praised the film, suggesting renewed interest in mid-budget adult thrillers and potential studio investment.