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Sam Raimi’s Ayuda (Send Help) Opens In Theaters, Marking A Return To R-Rated Genre Filmmaking

Early reviews praise Rachel McAdams’s performance, spotlighting a sharp blend of horror, black comedy, psychological suspense.

Overview

  • The 20th Century Studios release opens January 29, 2026, with Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien leading the cast.
  • The story centers on two coworkers who survive a plane crash and face a fraught struggle for survival and power on a desert island.
  • Critics note Raimi’s signature genre mixing and highlight McAdams’s transformative turn, framing the film as a confident return to his horror‑black comedy roots.
  • Raimi and producer Zainab Azizi detail demanding location work across Australia and remote Thai beaches, where shifting tides shaped the shoot.
  • Producers emphasize safety and precision in fight scenes under stunt coordinator John Walton, and report highly engaged early audiences in Mexico City.