Send Help (2026) - Rami does it justice

I probably wouldn't have watched 'Send Help.' I saw the trailer before another film and wasn't that interested until I saw Sam 'Evil Dead' Rami's name attached to it.  And I'm glad I did.  The film is exactly the kind of horriffic, high‑energy romp you’d hope for from a filmmaker who’s spent decades perfecting the art of spraying fake blood at his cast. It’s great fun from the moment the plot kicks into gear, largely because of the chemistry between its two leads.

Raimi, of course, can’t resist sprinkling in a few of his signature splat‑gore flourishes. They’re brief, over the top and unmistakably him which long-time fans will spot instantly.

If there’s a stumble, it’s in the opening quarter of an hour or so. At first the characters feel a bit too cartoonish, as if the film is trying too hard to be a sit-com, before finally settling into what it actually is - a black comedy horror-thriller. Fortunately, once the story finds its rhythm, that early wobble becomes a distant memory.

By the time the credits roll, 'Send Help' has delivered a spirited, stylish and totally entertaining ride. It’s not perfect, but it’s absolutely worth the trip.

8/10