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Sam Raimi’s Send Help Reaches Theaters With Rave Reviews and Mid-Teens Opening Forecasts

Early acclaim signals box-office potential for Raimi’s R-rated survival satire.

Overview

  • The 20th Century/Disney release opens nationwide Jan. 30 as an R-rated horror-comedy survival thriller starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien.
  • Critics have issued strong notices, with a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score and praise for Raimi’s gonzo tone and McAdams’ transformative lead performance.
  • Industry projections call for a $14–$17 million domestic debut and roughly $10–$12 million internationally for about a $25 million worldwide start, all characterized as forecasts.
  • Reviews highlight a workplace power-flip premise that blends graphic set pieces with dark humor and frequent tonal shifts.
  • Deadline reports a broad overseas rollout this week with premium large formats and 3D screens in play, and Variety notes a reported $40 million production budget.