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Sam Raimi’s Send Help Opens No. 1 With $20 Million, Marking His Biggest Horror Debut

Strong reviews spotlight Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien as coverage turns to Raimi’s ruthless sensibility and an intentionally unsettling finale.

Influencers Hits Shudder Dec. 12 With Sleek Social-Media Thrills

Avatar: Fire and Ash Listed at 3 Hours 15 Minutes, Longest of the Series