If, like me, you're a huge thriller fan, you'll be pleased to know that the propulsive and twisty psychological film Send Help will soon be available to stream on Disney+.
Mark your calendars because this bold and gory survival horror arrives on the streaming platform on 7 May.
The film, which boasts a 93 per cent Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, follows a boss and her employee who become stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash kills all the other passengers.
© Alamy Stock PhotoRachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien have been praised for their excellent portrayals as boss Linda and her employee Bradley, whose roles are reversed as they battle for control and survival.
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What is Send Help about?
This darkly comedic story of survival follows a ruthless boss and her overlooked employee who become stranded on a deserted island following a plane crash.
As the only survivors, the pair must overcome past grievances and work together to survive.
© Brook RushtonThe synopsis continues: "But they're not in the office anymore, and an unsettling, wryly humorous battle of wills and wits begins in this original, darkly comedic psychological thriller."
What have viewers and critics said about Send Help?
Audiences hailed the film as "phenomenal," praising the brilliant performances from its leading stars.
Taking to social media, one person wrote: "This film is gonna be one of the all time greats of this generation, such a phenomenal film," while another added: "Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien deliver outstanding performances, making every moment on the deserted island both chilling and captivating. A powerful, unforgettable ride."
© Brook RushtonMeanwhile, the thriller received mixed reviews from critics. The Guardian handed out two stars, describing the plot twists as "derivative" and noting that the "tacked-on violence descends into exasperating silliness."
Elsewhere, Empire awarded four stars, hailing the thriller as "gnarly, gross and delightfully unconventional".
How to watch Send Help
Send Help comes to Disney+ on 7 May.
More psychological thriller films to add to your watchlist
- Gone Girl – When his wife Amy mysteriously disappears on their fifth wedding anniversary, Nick is thrust into the media spotlight as the primary suspect. Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike star. Watch on Disney+.
- Shutter Island – When US Marshal Teddy Daniels is sent to investigate a missing patient at an asylum on Shutter Island, he uncovers unsettling truths and begins to question his reality. Leonardo DiCaprio leads the cast. Watch on Netflix.
© Alamy Stock Photo- The Shallows – When medical student Nancy goes surfing on a secluded beach, she's attacked by a great white shark, leaving her stranded on a rock 200 yards from the shore. Blake Lively stars in this tense survival horror. Watch on BBC iPlayer.
