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Sam Raimi’s ‘Send Help’ Draws Strong Early Reviews Ahead of French Release

Early French reviews praise the gory black-comedy tone, with Rachel McAdams singled out for a standout turn.

Overview

  • French critics describe the film as a sharp, gore-forward dark comedy that marks Raimi’s return to his horror-comedy roots.
  • Le Parisien awards the movie 4 out of 5, calling it both hilarious and frankly gory.
  • Send Help opens in French theaters on Wednesday, February 11, with a 1h54 runtime and a 12+ age restriction.
  • The story follows two survivors, played by Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, stranded on a desert island after a plane crash, using survival to upend power dynamics.
  • Reviewers highlight visceral set pieces, including a bare‑hand boar hunt, while praising McAdams for an energetic, decomplexed performance.