‘Disgusting’ psychological thriller comes with pressing ‘don’t’ warning | Films | Entertainment | EUROtoday

An “edge of your seat” thriller accompanied by a stark warning has lastly secured a UK streaming date – and it is arriving ahead of you may anticipate.

Having initially premiered in cinemas earlier this yr, Send Help is a psychological horror thriller that viewers have cautioned in opposition to watching throughout mealtimes. Centring on survival, the movie tracks two lone survivors doing every part of their energy to stay alive.

A airplane crash leaves one worker and her insufferable boss marooned on a abandoned island as the only real survivors, forcing them to navigate their earlier office tensions with a view to make it house alive. Helmed by Sam Raimi (famend for his work on Evil Dead and Spider-Man), it proved enormously standard with cinema audiences.

Now, Send Help has secured a UK streaming date, arriving on Disney Plus inside days. Subscribers will be capable of watch the movie on the platform from May 7 , stories the Mirror.

An official synopsis reads: “A plane crash leaves two colleagues stranded on a deserted island. As the only survivors, Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) and Bradley Preston (Dylan O’Brien) must put past workplace issues behind them and work together to survive. Prepare for an unsettling and darkly humorous battle of wills and wits to stay alive.”

Featuring award-winning actress Rachel McAdams (Mean Girls), audiences can also recognise Dylan O’Brien (Maze Runner), Edyll Ismail, Dennis Haysbert, Xavier Samuel, Chris Pang, Thaneth Warakulnukroh, and Emma Raimi.

Since its UK launch earlier this yr, the movie has continued to garner glowing critiques. Boasting a 93% ranking on Rotten Tomatoes, one viewer wrote: “This movie kept me on the edge of my seat, the ending was very surprising.”

Another stated: “A surprisingly tense ride that keeps you engaged from start to finish. What really works here is the pacing, it builds pressure nicely without dragging, and there’s always something pulling you forward.”

A 3rd added: “Send Help was a total riot in the best thriller sense – intense, chaotic, and impossible to look away from. It kept the tension cranked up the whole time and delivered exactly the kind of wild ride I wanted. 5 stars.”

However, one viewer cautioned: “This is not horror, this is over the top gore. Do not watch while you eat.”

Over on IMDb, one reviewer acknowledged: “Send Help quickly establishes itself as one of the most compelling and engaging films of the year, especially for viewers who were already intrigued by its intense and mysterious trailer.”

Another echoed: “Absolutely disgusting-in the best way. Hard to watch at times, genuinely nasty, but clearly meant to push you there. I laughed, I cringed, and there were moments I literally couldn’t look at the screen.”

Commenting on a YouTube trailer, one fan stated: “Watched it today, what a roller coaster of emotions! 10/10”, as one other commented: “Just saw this movie in the theaters today. This movie is a masterpiece!”

Speaking beforehand about what impressed the movie, director Sam Raimi stated: “I’ve always loved stories where interesting, dynamic characters are pushed to extremes. In our story, the power shifts create an escalating situation that’s brimming with unexpected turns and suspense.”

Send Help could be streamed on Disney Plus from May 7.