Sam Raimi is well-known for the Spider-Man movies, which were hugely popular and helped launch the modern era of superhero films. However, many fans also remember him for his work in horror, with classics like the Evil Dead trilogy, Darkman, and Drag Me to Hell. That’s why there was a lot of anticipation for his new horror film, Send Help, and early signs suggest it lives up to the hype.
Currently, the horror film Send Help has a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 56 reviews. This makes it tied with Sam Raimi’s 2004 film Spider-Man 2 as his highest-rated movie ever. Both films are just slightly ahead of Drag Me to Hell, which has a 92% rating.
What Critics Are Saying About Send Help
While a full critics’ consensus isn’t available yet, early reviews of Send Help suggest it has both strengths and weaknesses. Most reviewers are excited to see director Sam Raimi return to making horror films, and he seems to have easily picked up where he left off. With strong acting from Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, the movie is being praised by genre fans for successfully mixing horror, comedy, and psychological thrills into a satisfying experience. Several critics also noted that Send Help keeps audiences guessing by subverting expectations.
Despite overwhelmingly positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, a few critics have pointed out weaknesses in Send Help‘s script and some of its plot twists. However, these criticisms are rare. The majority of viewers and reviewers find the film to be a fun and clever take on genre filmmaking, making it a great choice for a seasonal watch.
It will be interesting to see if positive buzz affects how well Send Help does in theaters. January’s new movies haven’t performed strongly so far, with both 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Mercy opening with low ticket sales. While Mercy received negative reviews, The Bone Temple was well-received by critics, proving that good reviews don’t always translate to big box office numbers. Send Help might be different, though. The Bone Temple is part of a horror series that appeals to a smaller audience, while Send Help seems like a more mainstream, enjoyable horror film that could attract a lot of viewers. Plus, director Raimi is well-known, so there’s likely to be interest in his latest project.
The Rotten Tomatoes score for Send Help is likely to change over the next few days as more reviews are added. Similar to Sam Raimi’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which has 465 reviews, films he’s recently produced – like 65 and Evil Dead Rise (with 130 and 241 reviews respectively) – have garnered a lot of critical attention. We can expect many more reviews for Send Help to appear. This could potentially affect whether Spider-Man 2 remains the highest-rated film, but Send Help already looks like another success for Raimi.
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2026-01-27 19:43