Podcasts about Raimi

This week on Second Chance Cinema, MC and Spro head into the snowy woods to revisit A Simple Plan — the quiet, brutal thriller from Sam Raimi that proves greed can destroy absolutely everybody. The guys break down the performances from Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, and Bridget Fonda, discuss why this might be Raimi's most mature film, and ask the big question: if you found millions of dollars buried in the woods... would you keep it? Along the way, MC and Spro spiral into conversations about bad decisions, human nature, whether life ever actually goes “according to plan,” and how one tiny compromise can snowball into total disaster. Plus: a ridiculous song parody, philosophical debates, and the kind of moral panic only Second Chance Cinema can deliver. Sometimes the simplest plan is the one that ruins everything. #SecondChanceCinema #ASimplePlan #SamRaimi #BillPaxton #BillyBobThornton #BridgetFonda #MoviePodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #90sMovies #ThrillerMovies #NeoNoir #FilmDiscussion #MovieReview #PodcastLife #MCandSpro #TrueCrimeVibes #DarkComedy #MovieLovers #FilmFans

For the final week of Miggy Month, we head to Sweden for some Raimi worship, a fridge gribbly, and some Jamie lore. Support Final Transmission: Join our Patreon - for just $5 a month, you get (almost) unedited and raw video versions of every new episode Rate and review us wherever you're listening  Email us with your thoughts, questions, and FT slash fiction Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok Check out Red Scare Industries

Horror legends and icons collide in this week's history lesson: Alien (1979) opens in U.S. theaters, turning deep space into a haunted house, while Drag Me to Hell, Stranger Things 4, Wrong Turn, and Ma reshape what cursed horror looks like on screen. Explore the practical effects, sound design, and supernatural storytelling that made May 25–31 a landmark week for modern horror cinema—and what these films teach us about crafting atmospheric dread.Inside this episode:• Alien opens in U.S. theaters — May 25, 1979Ridley Scott's sci-fi horror masterpiece turns deep space into a haunted house, giving us the Nostromo, the xenomorph, the chestburster, the facehugger, and one of horror's greatest final girls in Ellen Ripley. With its grimy industrial design, corporate paranoia, and unforgettable creature work, Alien remains one of the most influential horror films ever made.Where to watch: Streaming on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel; rent/buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.• Stranger Things 4, Volume 1 premieres on Netflix — May 27, 2022Hawkins gets darker, scarier, and more traumatic as Vecna drags the Netflix hit fully into supernatural horror. Haunted memories, cursed visions, floating bodies, and the pop-culture resurrection of Kate Bush helped make Stranger Things 4a massive streaming horror event.Where to watch: Streaming on Netflix.• Drag Me to Hell opens in the U.S. — May 29, 2009Sam Raimi returns to horror with a wickedly funny, gross, and vicious curse story starring Alison Lohman as a loan officer who makes one cruel choice and pays for it in demonic consequences. Drag Me to Hell proves PG-13 horror can still be wild, disgusting, scary, and unforgettable.Where to watch: Free with ads on YouTube; rent/buy on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.• Wrong Turn opens in the U.S. — May 30, 2003A bad detour, a car accident, and a nightmare waiting in the woods helped turn Wrong Turn into a durable 2000s survival horror staple. This backwoods cannibal thriller taps into the primal fear of being lost, hunted, and far beyond help.Where to watch: Streaming on Prime Video and Prime Video with Ads; rent/buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV.• Deep-Cut Spotlight: Ma opens in U.S. theaters — May 31, 2019Blumhouse turns a basement hangout into a trap with a smile as Octavia Spencer gives Ma its creepy, uncomfortable power. What starts as teenage partying curdles into obsession, captivity, and social horror, making Sue Ann one of Blumhouse's strangest modern villains.Where to watch: Rent/buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.Plus, we celebrate horror birthdays for Peter Cushing, Helena Bonham Carter, Vincent Price, and Christopher Lee, then look at how this week's horror anniversaries all circle the same chilling idea: sometimes the scariest place is the trap you willingly walk into.

This week Brian and Steve watched the latest from horror legend Sam Raimi. Raimi brings together his 40+ years of filmmaking experience into one big mish mash of horror, adventure and comedy. The film stars Rachel McAdams in an unbelievable role of being ugly. We look at all the historical references as Raimi plays the hits. The only shame is there's no Lucy Lawless. Also, like Halloween Ends, it's a Spider-Man film. Find Us Online- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halloweenisforever/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/halloweenisforever Twitter: https://twitter.com/HallowForever Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halloweenisforeverpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HalloweenIsForeverPod E-Mail: Halloweenisforeverpod@gmail.com

Ket tells Kim part 1 of Send Help, starring Rachel McAdams, in the role of lifetime. The most shocking part of this film was the lack of mouth horror from good ole' Mr. Raimi. Oh, don't worry! There was plenty of horror… most of it corporate. Stay tuned for part 2 of Send Help, next week!Dir. Sam RaimiWriters Damian Shannon and Mark SwiftSupport the girls on PATREON for some sweet BONE CON (bonus content) at: www.patreon.com/kimandketstayalivemaybeCheck out Ket & Producer Arik's new show MAJOR SLAYAGE: KET & ARIK REWATCH BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@majorslayagepod and follow on instagram: instagram.com/majorslayagepod KKSAM Facebook Discussion Group!!"Sammies Stay Alive... Maybe"www.facebook.com/groups/kksampodcastGet acquainted with all things KIM & KET at www.kimandketstayalive.com Chat with the girls at kksampodcast@gmail.comPeep the girls on Instagram: @kksampodcastRock with the girls on Tik Tok: @kksampodcastBook the face of the girls on Facebook: @kksampodcastWear the shirts of the girls from the MERCH Store: kimandketstayalivemaybe.threadless.comOk we'll see ourselves out.Thanks for listening!xo and #StayAlive,K&KKIM AND KET'S SURVIVE THE CELLAR: link.chtbl.com/kkstcProud members of the Dread Podcast NetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, host Daniel Raimi talks with Deborah Gordon, a senior principal at the Rocky Mountain Institute and senior fellow at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs at Brown University. Together, they discuss the hit television show “Landman,” which exposes an up-close view of working and living in the oil and gas industry. “Landman” portrays some of the major risks and complications that arise when working for an oil company in the Permian Basin of Texas: injuries, accidents, contaminants, reckoning with automation and climate change, and more. Gordon pulls from her expertise to separate the “frack” from the fiction of working in oil and gas. She also expands on the future-facing questions of the fossil fuel industry and its role in shaping society and addressing climate change. With a third season on the way, Gordon and Raimi riff on some ideas for what the next plotline in “Landman” could be, and the off-screen realities for the oil and gas industry. References and recommendations: “Landman” television show; https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/landman/ “There Will Be Blood” film; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/There_Will_Be_Blood “Argo” film; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argo_(2012_film) “Dallas” television show; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_(TV_series) “Private Empire” by Steve Coll; https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/303537/private-empire-by-steve-coll/ “Lessons of Darkness” documentary film; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lessons_of_Darkness Subscribe to stay up to date on podcast episodes, news, and research from Resources for the Future: https://www.rff.org/subscribe/

In this week's episode, host Kristin Hayes is joined by podcast-host-turned-guest Daniel Raimi, a fellow at Resources for the Future (RFF) and director of RFF's Communities in the Energy Transition initiative, to discuss Raimi's research on energy communities and his work establishing a highly collaborative ongoing project: the Resilient Energy Economies initiative. Though all communities depend on energy, “energy communities” are communities whose economic livelihoods are dependent on fossil fuels. Raimi recounts how his early career experiences inspired him to study the complex dynamics of fossil fuel–dependent communities amid a shifting energy sector. The oft-overlooked economic complications that arise in energy communities have been motivating federal, state, and local efforts to preserve and protect financial stability for residents after energy companies leave town. Whether in Wyoming, Pennsylvania, Texas, or a Tribal nation, Raimi maintains that engaging with the people who actually are living in these fossil fuel–dependent local economies enables a holistic understanding of the mammoth impact of the fossil fuel industry in the development of the United States and in the communities where the industry is central to their life and livelihoods. References and recommendations: Resilient Energy Economies initiative; https://www.resilientenergyeconomies.org/ “Building More Resilient Energy Economies,” a webinar series hosted by Resources for the Future; https://www.rff.org/topics/communities-in-the-energy-transition/webinar-series-building-more-resilient-energy-economies/ “Vigil” by George Saunders; https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/564991/vigil-by-george-saunders/ Subscribe to stay up to date on podcast episodes, news, and research from Resources for the Future: https://www.rff.org/subscribe/

It's the battle of the third installments! In this episode of Trilogy Wars, we're swinging into the multiverse to settle the debate: Which "Part 3" truly stuck the landing?​On one side, we have the 2007 Sam Raimi conclusion—a film packed with the Symbiote, Sandman, and the infamous "Bully Maguire" energy. On the other, we have the MCU's massive multiversal event that brought three generations of Spider-Men together for an emotional showdown.​We're breaking down:​The Villains: Does the emotional weight of Sandman and New Goblin beat out the heavy-hitting roster of the Sinister Five?​The Character Arcs: Peter Parker's descent into darkness vs. Peter Parker's ultimate sacrifice.​The Spectacle: Which film delivered the more iconic action sequences?​The Legacy: How these films reshaped the future of Spider-Man on the big screen.​Whether you're a defender of the Raimi-verse or a fan of the MCU's high stakes, this is a deep dive you don't want to miss.​Listen in as we decide which film earns the crown in the web-slinging Trilogy War!

The 2004 Film. In this episode, the crew of The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast dives webs‑first into Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2, the beloved 2004 sequel that many fans and critics still hail as one of the greatest superhero films ever made. We explore why this movie continues to resonate—from its heartfelt exploration of Peter Parker's struggle between responsibility and desire, to Alfred Molina's unforgettable turn as Doctor Octopus, to the film's kinetic action sequences that set a new bar for the genre.We unpack the film's themes, its impact on the superhero boom that followed, the performances that made it iconic, and the ways Raimi's signature style shaped the emotional core of the story. Whether you're a lifelong Spidey fan or revisiting the film with fresh eyes, this conversation celebrates what makes Spider-Man 2 a standout in sci‑fi and comic‑book cinema.Strap in, true believers—this one's a swing through nostalgia, filmmaking craft, and superhero storytelling at its finest.

This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE.Raimi leans into the tactile. Bodies are constantly under assault. Fluids, impact, proximity. It is gleeful in a way that borders on deranged, but always controlled. The disgust is not incidental. It is the joke.Synopsis:When an employee and her insufferable boss become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash, they must overcome past grievances and work together to make it out alive.Isaac FeldbergIsaac Feldberg is an entertainment journalist currently based in Chicago, who's been writing professionally for nine years and hopes to stay at it for a few more. On a typical evening, he sits down to surf the Criterion Channel and ends up, inevitably, on Shudder. You can find him on Twitter at @isaacfeldberg.One Heat Minute ProductionsWEBSITE: oneheatminute.comTWITTER: @OneBlakeMinute & @OHMPodsMERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/en-au/stores/one-heat-minute-productionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Programa doble de por! Obrim amb Send Help, la nova pel·lícula del mestre Sam Raimi. Comencem sense espòilers amb la crítica, l'origen del concepte i un bon grapat de curiositats. A partir del minut 29, entrem en terreny espòiler per analitzar-ne els actes i destacar el treball de Rachel McAdams i Dylan O'Brien, en un equilibri entre terror i comèdia marcat pel segell inconfusible de Raimi. Continuem amb 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, a 1 h i 9 min. En fem la crítica i repassem el procés creatiu que porta Nia DaCosta a dirigir una de les entregues més destacades de la saga. A partir d'1 h i 32 min, la disseccionem amb espòilers: curiositats de rodatge, les millors escenes i com es va mantenir en secret el seu final. Tot plegat, a ritme de Iron Maiden, amb l'Ignasi Arbat, la Marta Sanz, en David Callahan Ruiz i en Jep Soler. Web: https://www.ningunoesperfecte.cat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ningunoesperfecte

Evil Dead Burn arrive avec une promesse simple, brutale, presque réjouissante : celle d'un nouvel épisode capable de rappeler pourquoi cette franchise reste l'une des plus solides, des plus mutantes et des plus dangereuses du cinéma d'horreur. Dans cette chronique de podcast horreur, Chandleyr revient sur ce que l'on sait déjà de Evil Dead Burn : un sixième film réalisé par Sébastien Vaniček, coécrit avec Florent Bernard, produit par Sam Raimi et Rob Tapert, avec Bruce Campbell et Lee Cronin comme executive producers, et une sortie en salles prévue le 24 juillet 2026. Mais au-delà de la news, le vrai sujet est ailleurs. Pourquoi Evil Dead Burn excite-t-il autant les fans ? Pourquoi la saga semble-t-elle plus vivante que beaucoup d'autres franchises d'horreur, alors que tant de séries finissent par se muséifier, se répéter ou survivre sous perfusion nostalgique ?Dans cet épisode de podcast horreur français, l'idée centrale est simple : Evil Dead a peut-être compris mieux que les autres qu'une franchise ne reste pas vivante en protégeant son passé, mais en acceptant de muter. Là où d'autres sagas cherchent à reproduire leur forme d'origine, Evil Dead Burn arrive dans un contexte où Raimi et son équipe semblent choisir des réalisateurs émergents pour leur laisser imposer leur propre vision des Deadites. Cette chronique explore donc ce qui rend la série si particulière : une mythologie suffisamment forte pour être immédiatement reconnaissable, mais assez souple pour être réinventée sans perdre sa violence, sa chair, son chaos démoniaque et son goût du sacrilège. Le cœur de l'angle est très clair dans ton texte : Evil Dead ne survit pas seulement, il mute, et c'est peut-être précisément pour ça qu'il reste dangereux.Entre podcast légendes, thread horreur, chronique cinéma, franchise horror, body horror, possession et relecture du genre, Dans l'Ombre des Légendes s'intéresse ici à ce que Evil Dead Burn peut représenter en 2026. Le choix de Sébastien Vaniček, révélé avec Infested, n'est pas anodin, d'autant qu'il a lui-même expliqué vouloir faire avec ce film “a nasty film, a film that hurts”. Alors, Evil Dead Burn peut-il devenir l'épisode le plus brutal de la saga ? La série est-elle devenue le laboratoire horrifique le plus libre du moment ? Et si le vrai secret d'Evil Dead était justement de ne jamais se laisser enfermer dans une seule forme ? Un épisode pour celles et ceux qui aiment le cinéma d'horreur, les franchises qui savent encore muter, et les mythes assez malsains pour rester vivants en changeant de peau. Cette lecture correspond exactement à la fin de ta chronique : une franchise assez reconnaissable pour survivre, mais assez ouverte pour être violée par de nouvelles voix.

57th on the 1999 box office chart, For Love of the Game marked director Raimi's first foray into big-budget, mass-market filmmaking (which would ultimately pave the way for being handed the enormous task of finally bringing Spiderman to the screen in 2002) But love and baseball was very different territory for Raimi, and his inexperience in the realm of pop movie making (as well as in directing romance) proved to be a hindrance. For Love of the Game is, unofficially, the third and final entry in Kevin Costner's baseball trilogy, following 1989's Field of Dreams and 1988's Bull Durham. The film tries to balance its dual nature as a romance and a straight sports movie, and while it occasionally hits the mark, most critics agreed: For Love of the Game is pretty great when it's about the game, and not so great when it's about the love. But it's baseball season, and this was by far 1999's biggest baseball-themed movie, so we asked friend of the show - and White Sox diehard - Jacki Krestel to help us call some balls and strikes on this one!

Josh is joined by Daniel Lima and Gage Eggleston for a double feature. First, they discuss "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" (Beginning-32:06) and how director Nia DaCosta struck a different vibe from Danny Boyle's "28 Years Later" from last year, the choice to more prominently feature Jack O'Connell's Jimmy and his gang, Ralph Fiennes continued transformative performance as Dr. Ian Kelson and his develoing relationship with the Alpha Zombie, Samson and much more! Then, they talk all about Sam Raimi's "Send Help" (32:07-End) including Dylan O'Brien and Rache McAdams performances in the lead roles, if it had a sufficient amount of Raimi's trademark gnarly moments, whether the ending struck the right note and much more!

Episode 283 of Tom Clark's 6M Podcast is a review of Spider-Man 3. Tom and Phil Lindsey wrap up the final chapter of director Sam Raimi's original Spider-Man trilogy, starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker alongside Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church, and Topher Grace. The episode looks back at the 2007 blockbuster that brought Sandman, Venom, and the New Goblin into the story while pushing Peter Parker to confront the darker side of himself through the alien symbiote. Nearly two decades later, does Spider-Man 3 hold up as the finale to Raimi's trilogy, or is it the franchise's most fascinating misfire? Dive into that and a lot more! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boinkstudios Appreciate the content? Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/tomclark Visit us at: https://boinkstudios.com Follow the 6M Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/6mpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/6mpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/boinkstudios.bsky.social Listen to Boink Studios' Podcasts: Tom Clark's Main Event: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-clarks-main-event/id910362334 Bare Mode: A Podcast Review of The Bear: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/bare-mode-a-podcast-review-of-the-bear/id1828513020 Two Nations Under Ted: A Ted Lasso Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-nations-under-ted-a-ted-lasso-podcast/id16938703   © Boink Studios 2026

This week, Drusilla and Josh discuss one of Raimi's underseen films, The Gift. From wiki: “The Gift is a 2000 American Southern Gothic supernatural thriller film directed by Sam Raimi and written by Billy Bob Thornton and Tom Epperson.[4] Thornton and Epperson had written the screenplay for the film prior to the former's 1996 breakout success Sling Blade, with Thornton taking inspiration from his own mother's alleged psychic experiences.[5]”Also discussed: Long Island Medium, Body Double, Sylvia Browne, Winchester mystery house, De Palma, Burning (2018), The Other Sister, TransAmerica, and more. NEXT WEEK: Nadja (1994) Bloodhaus:https://www.bloodhauspod.com/https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/https://letterboxd.com/bloodhaus/Drusilla Adeline:https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/https://www.instagram.com/sister__hyde/Joshua Conkelhttps://www.joshuaconkel.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/https://letterboxd.com/JoshuaConkel/  

Send Help is Sam Raimi in full “fun mode” — gross, funny, mean, and extremely satisfying. On Thumb War, we break down Raimi's return to crowd-pleasing horror, Rachel McAdams' anti-hero arc, Survivor energy, island mind games, and why this movie works so well. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you're enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that scares itself! This week: our new sponsors; d’ough; the joy of cooking tips; smoothie move; mix to the max; unpeachy keen; a jarring experience; cinnamon churl; dig it; tunnel vision; the most dangerous games; the last adults; friendships aren’t magic; lonely dads; help has arrived; show time; flattery will get you everywhere; Taz-mania; in like Flynn; monomaniacs and pocket kooks; Lillards of the field; rating Raimi; Oz balls; Noir, Noir on the wall; Stan the man, and, finally, Dave watches the Watchmen. Sorry, with Dave away there is no Question of the Week this week, but feel free to send in your thoughts anyway! Thanks for listening. That Spider-Noir trailer in beautiful black and white:

This week in the Screening Room, Zeth's talking about Sam Raimi and the directors who returned to their indie/DIY/genre roots after doing time in the Hollywood system. Also: movies about curses, 21st century horror films, and a mixtape inspired by Raimi's 2009 film ‘Drag Me to Hell.' To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in the Screening Room, Zeth's talking about Sam Raimi and the directors who returned to their indie/DIY/genre roots after doing time in the Hollywood system. Also: movies about curses, 21st century horror films, and a mixtape inspired by Raimi's 2009 film ‘Drag Me to Hell.' To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the 102nd episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Austin, Tim, and Cody discuss Sam Raimi's latest horror comedy Send Help. As his first proper horror feature in 17 years, is this a true return to form for Raimi? Do Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien's performances keep this movie going? Would the gang hang out with Linda Liddle if she was their coworker? Tune in to find out!

Stew forces John Wayne to finally watrch "Narc" and "Uncut Gems" before they both dive into the new Sam Raimi thriller "Send Help." Plus, adventures in Stewart family road tripping.

Send Help, Housemaid, and Why Rachel McAdams Should Always Be This Unhinged Bob is joined by fan-favorite guest Brittany Brown—fresh off dominating the Analysis Awards submissions—to break down one of the year's most anticipated releases: Send Help, the latest genre-bending horror-comedy from Sam Raimi. From the electric energy of AMC pre-screenings to Raimi's signature “Three Stooges but make it blood” filmmaking style, the duo dives deep into why Send Help absolutely rips in a theater. Brittany makes the case that no one balances horror and absurdist comedy quite like Raimi, and both hosts rave about the two-hander performances from Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien. They unpack: * The joy of watching rich bros get their comeuppance
 * Why Linda might be one of McAdams' funniest roles ever
 * The fine line between survival, manipulation, and straight-up madness
 * And whether anyone in this movie actually deserves saving
 Plus: comparisons to Castaway, Triangle of Sadness, and a little Misery energy for good measure. In the back half of the episode, Bob and Brittany pivot to the twisty domestic thriller The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. They debate: * Does the big reveal actually land?
 * Is the twist stronger on the page than on screen?
 * And is Amanda Seyfried having way more fun than everyone else?
 It's a lively conversation about performance range, horror-comedy rhythm, thriller pacing, and the very specific pleasure of watching morally questionable women take control of the narrative. Two movies. One that rocks. One that… exists.
Press play and decide which island you'd rather be stranded on.

Sam Raimi has made his return to horror cinema with Send Help! Starring Rachael McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, Send Help sees the overlooked and overworked Linda team up with nepo baby Bradley as their plane crashes in the middle of the ocean. Featuring some Misery-esque elements and some Survivor inspired elements all wrapped up with some expected wild and wacky Raimi-isms, Send Help is taking the box office by storm.  But how is Sam Raimi's return to horror? Is it gory? How do the comedic elements balance? Is Send Help worth the price of admission? Join us for our full spoiler discussion Remember to hit that subscribe button and leave us a lovely review. There's new episodes every week, and we cover horror movies from new releases with spoiler filled and spoiler free reviews, to old classics and B movie gems.  You can find us on twitter and instagram @cmthpodcast or check out our website at https://castmetohell.podbean.com Theme by Dan Motti   

Chantelle & Christian are back with a brand new episode, and this time they're diving into the wildly inventive career of filmmaker Sam Raimi. From the cult horror chaos of The Evil Dead to redefining superhero cinema with Spider-Man, Raimi's signature style. kinetic camera moves, dark humor, and emotional sincerity have left a lasting mark on Hollywood.In this episode, they revisit his horror roots, his blockbuster breakthrough, and the underrated gems in between. Whether you love practical effects, campy scares, or comic book spectacle, this is a deep dive into one of the most distinctive directors of the last four decades.

2026 has blessed us with a new Sam Raimi original in the form of Send Help, a deserted island survival thriller. Do Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien have what it takes to return Raimi to his roots? After years in the IP game — Oz, Doctor Strange — has the Drag Me to Hell and Evil Dead mastermind retained his horror chops?

This week we take on horror master Sam Raimi's first horror film in years, "Send Help" starring Rachel McAdams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello, movie maniacs! This week Mary and Dave celebrate the return of Sam Raimi to being…er…Sam Raimi with the very enjoyable Send Help! They discuss Raimi’s filmography, explore his distinctive directing style as well as his visceral film language, and contrast his career to that of the Coen Brothers. They praise the ridiculously talented Rachel McAdams and also stan Teen Wolf alumni Dylan O’Brien, who is also outstanding in the film. The film has something interesting to say about masculine and feminine power dynamics. and also enjoys covering people in bodily fluids. But is it a film for you? Well, let David and Mary fansplain it for you.

In this one the dudes talk about the newest Raimi flick where some people are stuck far from another place

It's movie night in New York City! Join us for some roving recording as we pound the cobblestones of Manhattan and take in two films in vastly different formats: Robert Altman's Short Cuts in glorious 35mm and Sam Raimi's Send Help in sensuous 4DX.Along the way we discuss Raymond Carver's short stories, Altman's influence on hyperlink cinema, Cast Away as an archetype of 21st century filmmaking, and why Raimi is the king of disgusting CG animals.Want to join the study group? Follow TTWS on social media, tell your friends to listen, and leave a rating & review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. These all really help the show. And join the Discord too!You can also support TTWS directly at https://ko-fi.com/tothewhiteseaFor all things TTWS visit tothewhitesea.me

Sam Raimi's new survival thriller Send Help is more overtly comedic and cartoonishly violent than the other film in this week's pairing of dueling castaway duos, but those qualities are both rooted in complimentary ideas about class, gender, and power. They're also both rooted in a baseline cynicism toward humanity that informs a lot of Raimi's work, as well as our discussion of Send Help, for which we are once again joined by cultural critic and friend of the show Charles Bramesco. Then in Connections we bring 1974's Swept Away back into the discussion to see how its sexual fantasy aligns with Send Help's revenge fantasy, and how both are shaped by these films' desert (or is it deserted?) island setting. Please share your thoughts about Swept Away, Send Help, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights and Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hot or cold works, another bozo move by Bezos, beyond bad performance art, political stupidity, a true dickhead, some thoughts on that bastard Epstein, all hail Raimi, all hail Modine, the long, long trailers, and a truly powerful new movie. Stuff mentioned:  Send Help (2026), Red Eye (2005), The Maze Runner (2014), Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025), Hallow Reed (2025), Gone Girl (2014), Perry Mason (2020-2023), Sirât (2025), Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), and Twentynine Palms (2003).

Get access to this entire episode as well as all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.Sam Raimi's new film Send Help is in theaters, so we decided to look back at the director's undersung maximalist Western pastiche The Quick and the Dead. A Raimi Movie™ through and through, the film pays loving homage to revisionist entries in the western canon like Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in the West and Clint Eastwood's High Plains Drifter, but also sacrifices some of the thematic potential of the genre's Golden Era in favor of shoot-em-up schlock and a thoroughly fun time with a knockout cast of established and up-and-coming greats including Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, and a fresh-faced Leonardo DiCaprio.We begin with a discussion of the Western, its persistence and malleability as genre, and where Raimi's vision falls in the lineage of America's mythmaking. Then, we examine the political limitations of The Quick and the Dead, its topicality as a piece of pop filmmaking, and its reduction of symbolism to mere signifier. Finally, we discuss Sharon Stone as actor and producer, and how the film offers her an oppotunity to explore a character that runs counter to the archetypal femme fatale roles she had made her career playing thus far.Elsewhere, we briefly discuss another great 00s thriller in our ongoing watch project - David Twohy's A Perfect Getaway and share some thoughts on the new Isaac Chotiner interview with The Quick and the Dead and Melania DP Dante Spinotti.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.

This week it's the new Sam Raimi film Send Help (2026)! Jamie and Nikisha talk Raimi excitement, director quiz, boar vision, our girl Linda, bro life, quirky McAdams, mental health personality traits, monster nature vs nurture, and, of course, the fact that HE'S BACK! Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok: @TalkHorrorPod Check out Jamie (aka EmoSupportJamie) on Twitch!

Sam Raimi's SEND HELP Movie Review - Rachel McAdams & Dylan O'Brien Thriller | Spoiler-Free

Sam Raimi's 2026 psychological survival horror, SEND HELP, is our bonus feature presentation this week! We talk Rachel McAdams carrying the film, if Dylan O'Brien deserves the "Vanderbeek Award", Raimi's return to original screenplays, Danny Elfman, and much more! We also talk Christopher Nolan's comments on President Trump's Hollywood tariffs and more in Movie News!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

On this week's Haven't Scene It, Tim & Tommy are joined by John from The Pint: A Pop Culture Podcast to discuss Sam Raimi's Darkman! This is Tim's first time watching the movie.How was Liam Neeson's breakout role? What insane Raimi shots are in this? And what's Ted Raimi doing in this one? Plus how's Raimi's newest, Send Help? All this and more on this week's Haven't Scene It!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @SceneItPodInstagram: @SceneItPodTiktok: @SceneItPodBluesky: ‪@podsceneit.bsky.socialYoutube: @HaventSceneIt- Old Glory (15% Off)

Synopsis Send Help stars Rachel McAdams as a frumpy but invaluable office worker over looked for promotion by her asshole entitled boss played by Dylan Obrien When she is invited on a sausage fest work trip, the plane crashes and she and her boss are the only survivors on a tropical island She quickly demonstrates her survival knowledge and the power dynamic between her and her boss shifts. Review of Send Help Send Help has been described as a mix between Misery and Cast Away. I'll agree with that and add that it's also a poor man's version of The Triangle of Sadness. Any way you compare it, this is a crowd pleaser. Sam Raimi returns to the horror genre for the first time since Drag Me to Hell. Though this is more on the thriller side of horror, he brings out a lot of the playful and over the top blood and gore that we are used to. Rachel McAdams largely carries the film with her charisma and screen presence. I'll admit, she's largely the reason for me being excited about seeing the film. Dylan O'brien is serviceable, and properly over the top in portraying an entitled asshole. The script by Damian Shannon and Mark Shift is simple, yet plays with the audience's expectations. It is better than I would expect from the guys that worked together before on the Baywatch Movie, Freddy Vs. Jason, and 2009's Friday the 13th reboot. The character development feels a little undercooked, but is there enough to make their motivations understood. This felt like a movie straight out of the 90's/early 2000s. This brand of mid-budget thriller was a dime a dozen back then, and for some reason has fallen by the wayside. I'm hoping that this film, along with films like The Housemaid will start a resurgence in mid budget date night thrillers. Also something I haven't seen since the 90s/early 2000s is this quality of CGI. It wasn't completely terrible, but is was distracting how overused it was. Many shots of the island and it's design felt like I was looking at an obviously designed video game island (X mountains and all). Also, after seeing PRimate successfully pull of great practical effects with a monkey suit, I wondered why they didn't use a puppet for the boar. They could have achieved the same level of boar gore, but make it less cartoony. The film doesn't plumb the depths of the human psyche or explore every facet of the power dynamics in a survival situation, it prefers to keep it pretty surface level in service of moving quickly with the plot. And in my opinion, it works. I had a really good time, and laughed out loud several times at the humor as well as the exploitative gore that Raimi is the expert at bringing. Score 8/10

On this episode, we discuss Sam Raimi's new film SEND HELP, starring a phenomenal Rachel McAdams! Raimi's horror sensibilities are back in a big way with this tense, darkly funny survival thriller that also has a surprisingly poignant message given the times.  Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

The boys are back to review the latest from Horror master Sam Raimi with Send Help. What happens when you mix Castaway and Misery with Raimi at the helm? A good time at the movies that's what. 

"Send Help" is an American survival horror film produced and directed by Sam Raimi and written by Mark Swift and Damian Shannon. The film stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien as an employee and her boss, respectively, who become stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash and attempt to survive while tension rises between them. It is Sam Raimi's first conventional horror/thriller film since 2009's "Drag Me To Hell" and has received positive reviews from critics, and grossed $28 million so far against its $40 million production budget. Raimi was kind enough to spend some time speaking with me during the Sundance Film Festival (while I was sitting on the floor of a hotel hallway trying to avoid the noise of the many people who were around me in attendance) about his work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from 20th Century Studios. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we dive into a Sam Raimi movie draft, breaking down and discuss one of the most inventive directors in modern cinema. From EVIL DEAD to SPIDER-MAN to his new film SEND HELP, Raimi's style and legacy is unforgettable.  We also talk about the recent passing of comedic legend Catherine O'Hara and we also revisit one of our all-time favorite scores from PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END as one cue has been trending on social media recently! - Opening Banter / Send Help Box Office (0:30) - Catherine O'Hara (11:55) - Hans Zimmer 's Pirates Score (21:38) - The Way of the Wind Update (37:04) - Sam Raimi Draft (55:48) Visit insessionfilm.dashery.com to support the show with InSession Film merch! Episode sponsor: ANACONDA (2025) - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE digital code! Visit episode sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF26 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

Almost four years ago, Producer Ben Hosley watched Sam Raimi's "A Simple Plan" and proclaimed that if he'd been in that scenario, everything would have worked out perfectly. With the gleefully satisfying "Send Help," Raimi gives Ben the ending he's always wanted. Join Ben, Griffin, David, and Marie as they chat about the endless likability of Rachel McAdams, the heel turn of Dylan O'Brien, and how the various employees of Blank Check Productions would fare on a deserted island. Read "Dylan O'Brien Is Ready to Talk About That Accident" Sign up for Check Book, the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won't want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Facebook!  Buy some real nerdy merch Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that creams over coffee! This week: coffee achievers; chocolate shake; spumoni, moni, moni; tea broken; screenplayed; a Raimi of sunshine; shouldna been a contender; play set; the help me decade; past its vampiration date; return to Forever; Saturday Night’s all right; Fridays on my mind; working man’s blues; remembering Catherine O’Hara; Fran stan; un-theme-ly; phone boned; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; wicked ways; big dicks; old godscasts; use your noodles; ice block, and, finally, feline trouble. Question of the Week:What is something unique about a pet you had or have?Sub-question of the Week: Who is a well-known artist that you discovered recently? Thanks for listening.

For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, and Cody Dericks join me to discuss the latest film from Sam Raimi, "Send Help," starring Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, Edyll Ismail, Xavier Samuel, Chris Pang, and Dennis Haysbert. Written by writers Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, the film finds Raimi back in his wheelhouse for the first time since "Drag Me To Hell," embellishing on the gore, horror and shock value of this two-hander survivor premise. What did we think of it, though? Please tune in as we discuss Raimi's direction, the two performances from McAdams and O'Brien, the practical effects, the wild directions the story takes, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean and Amanda open the show by covering A24's win in the 72-hour bidding war for Olivia Wilde's ‘The Invite' at the Sundance Film Festival (1:16), react to the leaked photographs from the upcoming biopics about the Beatles (5:33), and share their brief takeaways from the BAFTA nominations (8:38). Then, they cover ‘Mercy,' starring Chris Pratt, which they found to be an evil and disastrous misfire (17:01). Next, they talk through Sam Raimi's ‘Send Help', starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, and celebrate Raimi's use of his signature trademarks to explore some really morally thorny material (41:34). Finally, they use McAdams's wonderful performance as a segue to have a conversation about the 10 most misused stars in Hollywood (1:00:16). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Has Sam Raimi quietly changed his tune on Spider-Man 4? On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we break down new comments that have fans buzzing about a possible Raimi return — and what that could mean for Tobey Maguire and the future of Spider-Man. Plus, brand-new Avengers: Doomsday promo art is making the rounds, revealing a chilling look at Doctor Doom, Magneto's comic-accurate helmet, and more hints at what Marvel may be building toward with its next big event film. We also dive into candid comments from Eternals director Chloé Zhao, who explains why the film simply wasn't a high priority for Marvel at the time — and how that may have impacted its place in the MCU. And finally, we talk Wonder Man. Is he actually a mutant? The showrunner confirms discussions about a possible X-Men connection, opening the door to some big implications for Marvel Television and the MCU going forward. All that and more on today's episode — let us know your thoughts in the comments and make sure you're subscribed for daily movie and TV news!

The Shameless Plug is never late. Nor is it early. It arrives precisely when it means to, roughly halfway through the on-sale cycle of the latest issue of Empire. To which, after all, this show is dedicated to shamelessly plugging. And once again, the Fellowship of the Plug — Chris Hewitt and Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen — have assembled in the Podmines of Moria for that plugging. You have Nick's microphone, and Chris' copy of Adobe Audition, and if the deluge of Lord Of The Rings references hadn't already clued you in, the duo are here to talk about issue 450 of Empire, which is dedicated to celebrating 25 years of The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Rings. Nick regales us all with tales of reuniting the four Hobbits and Sir Ian McKellen, virtually collecting the rest of the Fellowship, plus Cate Blanchett, Liv Tyler, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, and getting Andy Serkis to write a piece for us. It's not all LOTR, with tales of Raimi-wrangling, a bit of Gore, and a Gollum impression you will never be able to unhear. Simples. Enjoy!

Today on the Following Films Podcast, we're joined by Zainab Azizi, producer at Sam Raimi's Ghost House Pictures and one of the key creative forces behind the upcoming film Send Help. We talk about working inside Raimi's production company, developing elevated genre films, and what it's really like collaborating with one of the most iconic voices in modern horror. From behind-the-scenes process to navigating the studio system, this is a conversation about making bold films and surviving the chaos that comes with them.

Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), and Spider-Man 3 (2007) Revisited!Avengers Doomsday is less than 1 year away, and New Rockstars is embarking on a weekly Marvel rewatch series: THE ROAD TO DOOMSDAY! In this second episode, Erik Voss and Zach Huddleston revisit the Spider-Man film trilogy directed by Sam Raimi, starring Tobey Maguire. Will Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker return in Avengers Doomsday or Avengers Secret Wars? Why were these films so great? Why did Raimi's Spider-Man 4 never happen? And were there cameos by Namor, Hulk, and Daredevil in these movies? Written by: Alex Berg, Erik Voss Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Editors: Eric Gorday Studio Tech: Brian M Kim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices