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Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien star in the dark comedy Send Help, the story of two people who dislike each other both personally and professionally but must find a way to survive when they are the only two survivors of a plane crash. 

Linda Liddell (McAdams) is addicted to the TV show Survivors and has always wanted to be a contestant. She has the skills, but her personality just isn’t what would get her on the show. Linda is a hard worker at a big company and is due to be promoted to Vice President. 

Bradley Preston (O’Brien) is the new president of the company, and although he is told his late father promised the promotion to Linda, he gives the job to his old friend Donovan (Xavier Samuel), a man who has little experience at the company and who has undermined Linda at every turn. 

Bradley is a smug, spoiled, self-centered, womanizing brat who treats Linda with disdain. After all, she is not the most beautiful woman in the office, and her style leaves a lot to be desired. He holds all of that against her, even though she has saved the company many times through the years. This evokes shades of the 1980 movie Nine to Five. 

When Bradley, Donovan, Linda, and a couple other company men take a private jet to Thailand on business, the plane crashes in the ocean. Linda and Bradley are the only two survivors, and with her expertise, she knows she must use her talents to save their lives. But Bradley is not happy about relying on this woman.

As the days go by, the dynamic between the two shifts, several times. Linda is a hard worker not only in the office but also in the wild. She makes shelters, forages for food, and is the ultimate survivor, while Bradley initially sits by and watches. To be fair, in the beginning he is injured, however when he is mobile, his skills are put to the test and he is no match for the competent and confident Linda Liddle.

The relationship between the two is complicated, with Bradley still playing the role of boss, until this changes. He is, to be blunt, a jerk. But somehow Linda feels a tug in her heart when it comes to him.

Bradley changes as the days go by, as does Linda. They each take on different personality traits audiences originally attributed to them. 

There are some gruesome scenes in this dark somewhat horror comedy. McAdams puts a lot of energy and fun into her character, which has viewers rooting for her. And the insufferable Bradley looks like he could become a good guy, under her guidance. However things are not always what they seem.

There are plenty of bonuses with this film. A blooper reel is included, however it is mainly showing how much fun the actors had while filming. There is 1 hour 18 minutes worth of deleted and extended scenes as well as  storyboards, some of which add insight into the characters and the film. And there is one deleted scene that if it had been included in the final cut, wold have changed the ending. Plus, in the film there is a reference to Linda’s audition tape for the show Survivor. This audition tape is included in the bonus features.

Also included are five featurettes giving viewers some background into the production, how they filmed various scenes, and how they filmed on location. The production had an actual survivalist training the characters exactly what they would do in this situation and under these circumstances, and actually using what was available to them on that deserted island. McAdams was instructed in the proper techniques of survival, which added authenticity to her character and gave the movie credibility.

The movie is now available on digital, including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, and Movies Anywhere. It will be available on DVD, and Blu-ray/4K beginning April 21, 2026.

Send Help is rated R for strong/bloody violence and language. It’s not for kids.

 

About the Author

Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 30 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites and is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County. She is a longstanding member of the Television Critics Association and is accredited by the MPAA.

 

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