Top 5 Movies Similar to Send Help

Send Help is now available on VOD from 20th Century Studios. Sam Raimi returns to horror with a bloody comedy led by Rachel McAdams.

McAdams plays Linda Liddle, a meek office worker stripped of a promotion. Dylan O’Brien co-stars as Bradley, a spoiled rival who joins her on a fateful flight.

Why the film connects

The movie pairs dark humor with violent survival drama. A plane crash strands the pair on a tropical island and shifts power dynamics.

Linda’s unexpected competence drives the story. Her knowledge from watching Survivor helps her outlast Bradley.

Five films to try next

Below are five top films fans can try when seeking titles similar to Send Help. Each picks up on the movie’s blend of horror and wit.

Drag Me to Hell (2009)

Sam Raimi directed this over-the-top horror-comedy. Alison Lohman stars as Christine Brown, a loan officer who refuses help to an elderly Romani woman.

The woman curses Christine, triggering grotesque, cartoonish scares. Universal Pictures released the picture, showing Raimi’s signature crazy energy.

Old

M. Night Shyamalan’s thriller traps families on a mysterious beach. Time on the shore speeds up aging, turning adults suddenly frail.

The film leans into a heightened reality and eerie tone. Universal Pictures handled its release.

Sweetheart

J. D. Dillard’s Sweetheart premiered at Sundance but skipped a wide theatrical run. It arrived mostly on streaming platforms and VOD instead.

Kiersey Clemons plays Jennifer, who washes ashore and faces a terrifying island creature. The monster’s introduction is widely praised.

Ready or Not

Fox Searchlight Pictures released this wickedly funny survival thriller. Samara Weaving stars as Grace, who marries into a murderous, wealthy family.

The family hunts Grace in a deadly wedding-night game. A sequel, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, is currently in theaters.

Triangle of Sadness

Ruben Östlund’s dark satire begins on a luxury yacht. Wealthy passengers behave absurdly before disaster strands survivors on an island.

The film is not strictly horror, but its grotesque humor feels horror-adjacent. Lionsgate handled distribution.

Final thoughts

If you enjoyed Send Help’s mix of violence, dark comedy, and survival, these selections should appeal. Filmogaz.com will continue tracking similar releases and reviews.