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Join Gaius and Jackson as we set the premise, vibe, and emotional throughline of the survival horror thriller, Send Help, and explain why Sam Raimi's signature style plus Damian Shannon and Mark Swift's writing could create a tense, high-stakes world for Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien to inhabit. We dive into Sam Raimi's directing DNA—practical effects, inventive camera work, rapid-fire pacing, and dark humor—and discuss how these tools would reshape suspense, action sequences, and scares in a modern survival setup. We also break down how the writer-team's strengths—tight plotting, character-driven stakes, and twisty reversals—could fuel a lean, relentless thriller. Expect conversations about pacing, tension management, and crafting memorable twists that land with impact. We also shine a light on the pairing of Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien in lead roles: what emotional range they bring to their roles, how their chemistry drives survivor dynamics, and what kind of character arcs maximize suspense and empathy for their characters. This is one episode you want to get stranded with!
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/
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C'est parti pour l'année 2026 dans 24FPS, le podcast ciné avec ou sans spoiler ! Voici la liste des 17 films abordés dans cet épisode par Jérôme et Julien, tout d'abord sans spoiler : Greenland Migration de Ric Roman Waugh (à partir de 0:02:14) We Bury The Dead de Zak Hilditch (à partir de 0:10:37) Primate de Johannes Roberts (à partir de 0:15:31) Cold Storage de Jonny Campbell (à partir de 0:24:47) Vie Privée de Rebecca Zlotowski (à partir de 0:32:39) Nuremberg de James Vanderbilt (à partir de 0:36:31) Reconnu Coupable (Mercy) de Timur Bekmambetov (à partir de 0:50:11) Shelter de Ric Roman Waugh (à partir de 1:05:11) Return To Silent Hill de Christophe Gans (à partir de 1:13:12) Iron Lung de Mark Fischbach alias Markiplier (à partir de 1:34:17) Hurlevent de Emerald Fennell (à partir de 1:46:22) Crime 101 de Bart Layton (à partir de 2:08:23) Scream 7 de Kevin Williamson (à partir de 2:12:38) The Rip de Joe Carnahan (à partir de 2:34:39) Send Help de Sam Raimi (à partir de 2:55:01) 28 Ans Plus Tard - Le Temple Des Morts de Nia DaCosta (à partir de 3:05:45) Marty Supreme de Josh Safdie (à partir de 3:23:08) Puis il spoilent la fin de 28 Ans Plus Tard - Le Temple Des Morts à partir de 3:55:15 et ils reviennent également sur les événements de la fin de Marty Supreme à partir de 4:01:00 Bonne écoute, et n'hésitez pas à nous dire ce que vous avez pensé des films Extraction (Tyler Rake) avec Chris Hemsworth sur Netflix. Crédits musicaux : The Number Of The Beast de Iron Maiden, issu de l'album The Number Of The Beast (1982) et Everything In Its Right Place de Radiohead, issu de l'album Kid A (2000)
Alex Perez is a filmmaker based in Chicago, IL! He is one of the founding fathers of Kino Crew Productions, the masterminds who orchestrated the iconic 'Gobblehead' series!
Sam Raimi is back, baby! And he's as groovy as ever! After a long hiatus from directing a feature, Sam Raimi surprised everyone by directing a Doctor Strange sequel, but Send Help is a return to his roots. Join the boys as they go through the rollercoaster that is his filmography, leading all the way up to his latest. Listen now!
Odds and Ends: We do a belated overview of our favorite stuff from 2025. Games, shows, movies, music, etc. Actually, no etc., I think it's just those four things; we also both saw the new Sam Raimi movie Send Help, so we... well, we talk about that, too, what do you think?Feature Film: Kicking off another dreaded month of duds for March Badness, Nick brings in the horror anti-classic, The Bye Bye Man! And now that you've heard those words in sequence, I guess you're going to die now. Which is probably what you'll want after watching this movie anyway, so win-win?Next week's movie: White Chocolate (2018)You can join the conversation Wednesdays at 7pm EST! Available in podcast form on all your favorite podcatchers!Socials:linktr.ee/ThereWillBeDudsTwitch // ThereWillBeDudsYouTube // There Will Be DudsTwitter // @ThereWillBeDudsFacebook // There Will Be DudsInstagram // ThereWillBeDudsTikTok // @ThereWillBeDuds(0:00) Show start(30:54) The Bye Bye Man(1:27:35) Send Help(1:41:50) Next week's movie
Send a textThis week we talk about Don't Breathe from 2016! Our creator profile this week is Stephen Lang!https://www.instagram.com/thebonsaimoviecrew/https://twitter.com/bonsai_crewhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thebonsaimoviecrewhttps://discord.gg/8jCPe8T2kT#moviereview #podcast #moviefan #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #film #nostalgia #cultclassic #chatgpt #AI #action #dontbreathe #horror
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.
Finally, a new Sam Raimi movie hit theaters and it's now heading to home video! We look back at the career of one of America's great filmmakers and give our thoughts on his most recent movie, SEND HELP. ►Follow Filmmaker Cameron Carpenter! https://bsky.app/profile/lumetfancam.bsky.social ►Steve Jobs Monograph: Steve Jobs Monograph: https://www.amazon.com/STEVE-JOBS-MONOGRAPH-B-C-Wallin/dp/B0GGMCCVJR/ Check out our patreon: www.patreon.com/thewafflepresspodcast ►SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thewafflepress/ ►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wn6x2sfn6eCmg1MYDUW45?si=sXcDY8xsSrqLYvnGu3vVOg&dl_branch=1 ►iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-waffle-press-podcast/id1265467358?mt=2 ►Gene: https://twitter.com/gene9892 https://bsky.app/profile/gene9892.bsky.social ►Diego: https://twitter.com/thediegocrespo https://bsky.app/profile/diegocrespo.bsky.social ►The Waffle Press: https://twitter.com/TheWafflePress
In Sarah Orne Jewett's short story "The Landscape Chamber," a woman travelling alone, in search of adventure, finds herself off the beaten path. When her horse is injured, she seeks help at an old manor tucked away in the country, seemingly forgotten by time. There, she meets an old man and his lonely daughter. While they welcome her in, it seems that something in the home does not want her there. STORY LINKED HERE: "The Landscape Chamber" Recommended in this episode: Sam Raimi's Send Help and Jennifer McMahon's The Night Sister NEWS: We have a Bookshop.org shop now! Find all of our favorite books at our shop–and help out small businesses. UP NEXT: Play Nice by Rachel Harrison Buy our books here, including Monster, She Wrote and our newest Toil and Trouble.
The Wrap Beers wrap up the month of February with reviews of two films they endured brutal New York City winter weather to catch at the box office. To start off the episode, The Wrap Beers pay tribute to James Van Der Beek with a toast of Austin Eastsiders to the iconic actor who hailed from Austin, TX (0:38). The first film review is of Sam Raimi's SEND HELP (4:34), followed by a review of the South Korean film NO OTHER CHOICE (22:03). Rog shares a fun fact about Regina Hall (46:01). Dylan gets tested in a game of HBO longlines that may or may not be real (50:26).What are we drinking? Austin Eastsiders & BeeroHosts: Dylan J. Murphy and Roger Turner Jr Produced by: upStream Music by: Matt Kuartz Catch the video episode on our YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@thewrapbeers
Tune in for the latest in movie news. We cover the third 28 Years Later film potentially being in limbo, Sam Raimi's hint at a new Darkman sequel, and Scream 7's approach to advance screenings, plus a new Charlie's Angels project in the works. Then we dive into trailers for Lee Cronin's The Mummy, The Gates (James Van Der Beek's final film), The Mandalorian and Grogu, Blumhouse's Obsession, and Toy Story 5, before wrapping with box office predictions for Scream 7. Don't miss it!"
The CINEMA COLLEGE CUSTODIANS are back at it, and this time they saw director Sam Raimi's latest, SEND HELP! No, they're not asking you to "send help" randomly at the end of a sentence - that's the movie's name, SEND HELP! Again, we're not suddenly interjecting to say, "send help"...
We watched Spider-Man (2002) and somehow ended up asking the most important question of all: what beer would Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker actually drink?
Back with another "What If?" movie scenario, this week the cousins talk about the scrapped ideas and concepts for what would or could have been Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 4, from new romantic interests to new or different depictions of other legends from the web-slinger's rogues' gallery#Marvel #spiderman #spiderman4 #samraimi #tobeymaguireWant more Cousins Of The Cosmos? Click this link!https://linktr.ee/CousinsCosmosPod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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
Send Help. Wuthering Heights. The Moment. Iron Lung. Nirvanna: The Band - the Show - the Movie. Devin Diazoni and Paola Zavala are back to talk about why every movie that isn't 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple isn't as good as 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.Support Film Literate on Patreon!Co-host: Paola Zavala (Instagram|Letterboxd)
February is a notoriously slow month for film releases, so we took in a couple movies that were released in the past month, Sam Raimi's SEND HELP (2:53), starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien as an employee and her boss playing mind games as they attempt to survive on an island following a plane crash; and THIS IS NOT A TEST (15:20), about a group of high schoolers hunkered down in their school, trying to survive a fast-zombie apocalypse. Over on Patreon, we had you vote on Robert Duvall movies, and you chose FALLING DOWN.
This week, Cam & Dylan break down Send Help, starring chaos magnet Dylan O'Brien, Rachel Mcadams and directed by Sam Raimi. After a plane crash leaves two co-workers stranded on a remote island, survival starts as teamwork… and quickly turns into paranoia, ration fights, and “I don't trust you with the last protein bar” energy. As rescue feels less likely, the real battle becomes psychological — how far would you go to make it out alive? We debate who the real villain is, whether Dylan could actually lead in a crisis, and how long we'd last before completely losing it. Press play. And send help. ️ Wanna ask us something?!? Hit us up at Xtrabutta@gmail.com or our Instagram https://instagram.com/xtrabuttapodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
On this Episode, we have Kyle Arking on to talk about the Sam Raimi and his new movie SEND HELP. Twitter Handles: @MovieKale @theyouthcritic @ArkingKyle Bluesky: @moviekale.bsky.social @kylearking.bsky.socialKyle's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kylearking8918
In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Tentacles & Testicles" sequence from Send Help (2026), directed by Sam Raimi. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com — or follow us on YouTube, and most social media platforms @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news and updates. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:01:16 28 Years Later: Bone Temple (2026), Anaconda (2025), Force Majeure (2014), Ella McCay (2025), A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026), Cape Fear (1991) Send Help (General Review) ~ 00:22:37 Scene Selection ("Tentacles & Testicles") ~ 00:32:10 Thanks for listening!
F@@@ YOU LINDA!!!!Today, the guys got together to talk about Sam Raimi's triumphant return to R-rated horror...Send Help. A refreshing original story. Not based off of any IP or any kind of existing toxic fandom to bring it down. But how did the guys feel about it? No, wait...how did Adrian feel about it? Oh god!!! I just realized that they are talking about Sam Raimi!!! Buckle in for Adrians glaze machine!Click here to send us a message! If you would please go follow us on all the socials? We would love you all forever...in a friend way...don't be weird!!!Please go rate and review us anywhere you get your podcastsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultureShockedPodcastTwitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/cspodcast21TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cspodcast21?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cultureshockedpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultureshocked21YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cultureshocked21Website: https://cultureshocked.buzzsprout.com/
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!
We begin our sporadic but comprehensive look at the Coen Bros. filmography! This week, EJ talks about their first movie, Blood Simple plus a bonus look at Crimewave, their collaboration with Sam Raimi. We're talking about what major director had the best debut and the sheer lunacy of Crimewave, a movie that is not good but also I love with all my heart.
Thrillers with an insidious carer at the centre. Sarah Watt, Jeremy Downing and William Chen discuss Send Help (2026) and Misery (1990). We begin by discussing our shared experience of watching Send Help and praising the performances of Rachel McAdams as Linda Liddle and Dylan O'Brien as Bradley Preston. Our conversation jumps between Send Help and Misery, equally praising the performances of Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes and James Caan as Paul Sheldon. The work of Rob Reiner and Sam Raimi as directors is a key part of our enthusiasm, and we compare the films to various other movies, including: Cast Away (2000), Triangle of Sadness (2022), Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), Oz the Great and Powerful (2013), The Shining (1980), Lord of the Flies (1963), The Straight Story (1999) and Elf (2003).
En este episodio en vivo de La Cueva del Nerd nos sumergimos en “Ayuda” (Send Help), la nueva película dirigida por Sam Raimi, el maestro detrás del terror y la tensión que redefinió el género con su estilo único. ¿ Estamos ante el gran regreso de Raimi al terror puro?
Not Psycho or The Texas Chain Saw Massacre but a secret third thing. From wiki: "Deranged (also known as Deranged: Confessions of a Necrophile)[2] is a 1974 Canadian psychological horror film directed by Alan Ormsby and Jeff Gillen, and starring Roberts Blossom. Its plot, loosely based on the crimes of Ed Gein,[3] follows Ezra Cobb, a middle-aged man in a rural Midwestern community who begins a string of serial murders and grave robberies after the death of his mother Amanda, a religious fanatic who raised him to be a misogynist. The film features a diegetic narration in which newspaper columnist Tom Simms occasionally appears and narrates the events depicted. Though based on Gein, the film's title is misleading since Gein never experimented with necrophilia (although a necrophile is also defined as having "an obsessive fascination with death and corpses.")"Also discussed: Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie, Pillion, Send Help, Sam Raimi, earwax, Letter Kenny, Canada, Bob Clark, and more. NEXT WEEK: Battle Royale (2000)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/
Jen and Noam return to discuss the Supreme Court shooting down Trump's "national emergency" tariffs, Jen's hope for a restructuring of executive power, Tucker lying about his trip to Israel (well at least to the airport), lying for clout, America's new figure skating darling Alysa Liu, journalists asking athletes dumb political questions, and being proud to be an American. For our WAWC, Jen recommends the new Sam Raimi film Send Help, and Noam (probably because he got tired of Jen badgering him to watch more anime) starts watching Hell's Paradise.
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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.
Are Netflix's script notes ruining modern movies? We review The Rip, Sam Raimi's Send Help, The Moment, and Peacock's The 'Burbs! We are catching up on what we've been watching this week! Josh, Garrett, and David break down why Send Help brings back the classic Sam Raimi gore , and why Charli XCX's The Moment takes a fascinating meta-approach to the A24 music documentary. We also get heated over the pacing of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's The Rip, debate Peacock's new adaptation of The 'Burbs , and react to the time-traveling trailer for Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie. Finally, David runs down the Valentine's Day box office top 5!somanysequels.com
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.
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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
Belated but better late than never: Ticket Stubs officially kicks off 2026 with a double feature of icy, unnerving thrillers. This time around, we pair Otto Preminger's paranoid vanishing act Bunny Lake Is Missing (1965) with David Fincher's bleak, meticulous adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011). Across decades and continents, both films ask the same quietly terrifying question: what happens when no one believes you? Join us as we unravel questions of identity, credibility, obsession, and the cold machinery of institutions that would rather look away than look closer. Before the mystery deepens, our Blue Plate Special returns with the usual cinematic smorgasbord. We share thoughts on new releases Send Help and Crime 101, take time to remember the lives and careers of Catherine O'Hara and Bud Cort, and hear Levi's early-stage reflections on diving into David Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest. We also offer what are almost certainly already-outdated predictions for Super Bowl 60—because what's a new year without at least one confidently incorrect take? Whether you're here for missing children, hackers with dragons tattooed on their backs, or just the comfortable chaos of our opening chatter, we're glad to be starting 2026 with you. As always, please like, subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever else you listen! Got thoughts or questions? Email us at huffmanbrothersproductions@gmail.com.
D is for Darkman This week we get together to talk about the 1990 superhero horror masterpiece, Sam Raimi's Darkman A brilliant scientist left for dead returns to exact revenge on the people who burned him alive.
The 28 Years franchise has again risen from the dead following last year's entry that left Amanda and Ryan cold -- will this year's Bone Temple resurrect our love for the series? Plus, a bonus mini-review of Sam Raimi's Send Help. Have a question for the Final Girl and Guy? Click here and send us a text!
Sushi dinners with Rachel McAdams on a tropical island? That sounds like heaven to us, so we're not sure what Dylan O'Brien is complaining about in Sam Raimi's new horror comedy, Send Help (2026). On our latest Spooky Tuesday, we're getting to the bottom of it, though, as we revisit our Survivor days, push Teen Wolf on Monica, and break down all that CGI gore. Whether you saw this flick in 4DX 3D or just regular stylez sans piped-in tuna smell, there's no denying that it makes for a fun ride, so join us as we hop on a plane and head out to sea to get our hands dirty.References:Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, and Sam Raimi Break Down a Survival Scene from 'Send Help'Sam Raimi Gushes About How Stephen King Gave Him His First Chance In The Film BusinessSam Raimi On Putting Rachel McAdams And Dylan O'Brien In Brutal Scenarios For 'Send Help'Dylan O'Brien Goes ROGUE Interviewing Send Help Co-Star Rachel McAdamsMean Girls "One Way or Another"Rugrats The Movie (2000) - One Way Or Another
In this episode of Catch These Vibes, Nique reviews the movies Send Help and Black Phone 2, discussing their plots, character dynamics, and the influence of director Sam Raimi. She highlights the performances of Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, and reflects on the themes of survival and personal growth. The conversation also touches on nostalgia for classic TV shows like Scandal, and Nique encourages listeners to strive for self-improvement.
Famous for “The Evil Dead” trilogy and his wild blend of horror, comedy, and over-the-top gore, Sam Raimi unleashes that signature style on his latest survival horror flick, “Send Help.” Tune in to hear us break down the powerful performances by both Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, the constantly shifting power dynamic between them, and how each darker turn reshaped our view of Linda Liddle.
It was very different times for Marvel when, in the 1990s, it struck an assortment of deals over screen rights for its characters. For the purposes of this tale, the Incredible Hulk, for whom Universal snapped up the rights. The deal done then continues to have some ramifications now, but the first fruits of it? Ang Lee's 2003 movie Hulk, starring Eric Bana. Arriving the year after Sam Raimi's Spider-man, it turns out there was an early alarm bell that they might have got the tone a little wrong... More on the film, and the ongoing sequel issues, in this episode... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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?
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new Gore Verbinski film, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die in a feature review, then we review Sam Raimi's Send Help in this week's secondary review. We also discuss Super Bowl advertising, Catherine O'Hara, James Van Der Beek, and Bud Cort's passing, and more. Watch the Video Version of the Episode Here Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Brent - 01:56 Screening in Indy - 18:11 News Before the Reviews - 21:55 Feature Review Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026) - 38:39 Spoiler - 1:09:24 Secondary Review Send Help (2026) - 01:29:20 Spoiler - 02:00:00 Closing the Ep - 02:20:50 Patreon Clip - 02:23:01 Related Links Catherine O'Hara, 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone' Star, Dies at 71 James Van Der Beek, 'Dawson's Creek' Star, Dies at 48 Bud Cort, 'Harold and Maude' Star, Dies at 77 Follow the IFJA on Letterboxd Brent's Letterboxd Brent's Writing on Awake in the Dark My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive The Long Walk Book Reactions on Patreon The Gotham Project on Patreon Patreon Special - Mike Flanagan Remaking The Mist for Warner Bros. - Feb 10, 2026 Immediate Reaction - Mercy (2026) - Feb 10, 2026 Patreon Companion Episodes Collection Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse Indy Kan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse Ways to Support Us Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content Official OV Merch Buy Me A Coffee Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny's Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.6.8) Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Riverside FM Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV502 Next Week on the Podcast OV503 - Wuthering Heights (2026) & The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026)
The Library of Congress has revealed the latest works to be entered into the National Film Registry. Mike shares what 25 films made the cut and why he is surprised to find that many American classics still have not been added. He shares his Top 10 Movies that should be considered in the next class of films. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Send Help starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brian. It’s about a woman and her overbearing boss who become stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. They must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it's a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive. Mike shares why he thinks Sam Raimi movies might be misunderstood, why non-horror like Kelsey might enjoy it, why Rachel McAdams stepped away from Hollywood and the Spider-Man 4 movie we were robbed of. In the Trailer Park, Mike breaks down The Devil Wears Prada 2 that offers our first real look at where the characters are now, nearly two decades after “Runway” magazine first ruled their lives. Will it be the best No. 2 movie of the year? New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Sam Raimi's first genre film in 17 years(!!!), the island survival thriller Send Help (2026) starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien!Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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
On the return of On-Screen Live, we're reviewing Sam Raimi's latest directorial effort, Send Help, reacting to a few new trailers—Daredevil: Born Again S2 among them, going over the weekend box office and, yes indeed-y, holding the 2026 Listener Request Month drawing to determine what movies and shows you'll have us watching in March both on We Hate Movies and a large chunk of our Patreon-exclusive side shows!OSL will return next Monday at noon/eastern!Grab your tickets now for the first leg of the 2026 tour! We'll be in Los Angeles on 2/22, Minneapolis on 3/20 and Chicago on 3/22—don't wait, snag those tix now!Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.
On this episode of Project Big Screen, our shockingly great January slate rolls on as we review Sam Raimi's SEND HELP starring Rachel McAdams. Does our 2nd review of 'THE WRECKING CREW' keep those good vibes rolling? Stay tuned to find out what we thought of the action comedy starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista… We also react to Marvel's latest series WONDER MAN, Oscars updates and controversies, Apple's acquisition of Sanderson's Cosmere universe, and more. And finally, in honor of our Send Help review, we rank the 10 Most Annoying Characters to Get Stuck On A Desert Island. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear Gooch's instructions on how to join our fan rankings! Make sure to like and subscribe! Timecodes: || Intro - (0:00) || Send Help Review - (1:11) || Send Help SPOILERS - (11:41) || The Wrecking Crew Review - (21:12) || Ad - (40:27) || RIP Catherine O'Hara - (41:42) || First Look at Beatles - (45:37) || Fast 11 Update - (56:11) || Safdie Bros Controversy - (57:59) || Oscars Show Change - (1:04:16) || What We're Watching - (1:10:05) || Ad - (1:23:58) || 10 Most Annoying Characters To Get Stuck On An Island With - (1:25:09) Follow us on Social Media: barstool.link/pbs X | Twitter | Letterboxd: @ProjBigScreen IG | Tik Tok: @ProjectBigScreen Our Personal Letterboxds: Jeff: @JeffDLowe Gooch: @BobGoochman Kenjac: @Kenjac Klemmer: @ChrisKlemmer Kirk: @KirkMinihaneYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/lightscamerabarstool