Sam Raimi’s Send Help Landing on Hulu
If you prefer your survival thrillers with a side of “Oh god, why am I watching this?”, then Sam Raimi has a gift for you. The undisputed king of gross-out horror is bringing his latest stomach-churning masterpiece, Send Help, to streaming.
After raking in a cool $94 million at the box office—comfortably doubling its $40 million budget—Raimi’s “horror renaissance” is proving that audiences still have a massive appetite for the macabre.
A Different Kind of Evil
While Raimi built his throne on the supernatural foundations of The Evil Dead, he’s traded the Necronomicon for something a bit more grounded, but no less visceral. There are no demons here—just the terrifying reality of being stranded on a desert island with a survival battle that escalates from “unfortunate” to “absolutely psychotic.”
The film stars Dylan O’Brien and Rachel McAdams, who deliver what critics are calling a “deliciously nasty battle of wits.” As their characters struggle for dominance and survival, the mayhem moves from survivalist tactics to a satirical, blood-soaked war.
By the Numbers: Blood, Sweat, and Scores
Critics and fans alike have been “over the moon” (and likely over the sink) regarding the film’s quality. It’s got a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score and an 87% Popcornmeter score. But let’s be honest, all you really need to know is that it’s a Raimi movie. The name alone is reason enough to watch.
The “Ick” Factor
True to form, Raimi hasn’t lost his touch for the grotesque. In a recent interview, the director gleefully checked off the film’s “high ick factor,” citing a steady supply of “blood, vomit, and snot.”
“The kids love it,” Raimi remarked with his signature wit. “And it’s hard for me to stop.”
If you have a strong stomach and a love for satirical carnage, Send Help is the desert island getaway you didn’t know you needed. For an even deeper dive into the production of this island nightmare, be sure to check out our interview with producer Zainab Azizi.
Streaming begins May 7. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
