Sam Raimi & Dylan O’Brien’s New R-Rated Horror Movie Sets Hulu Premiere Date After $94M Box Office Run

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The king of gross-out horror is bringing his latest stomach-churning masterpiece to Hulu.

The 1980s are remembered as a golden age for horror, largely due to directors like Sam Raimi. His Evil Dead films were groundbreaking, pushing the boundaries of gore while also adding a comedic edge. Even after directing huge, non-horror hits like Spider-Man, Raimi remained a horror icon. That’s why his return to the genre after 26 years with a new R-rated film was so exciting – it proved he hadn’t lost his ability to both horrify and amuse audiences.

The horror film Send Help, directed by Sam Raimi and known for its over-the-top gore and dark humor, is coming to Hulu on May 7th. The movie was a box office success, earning $94 million after costing $40 million to make.

Sam Raimi, known for his spooky Evil Dead films, isn’t using supernatural elements in his new movie, but it’s still full of intense action and gore. Send Help follows stars Dylan O’Brien and Rachel McAdams as they fight to survive after being stranded on a deserted island, and things quickly become dangerous.

Both critics and audiences loved Raimi’s return to horror. The movie earned a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 87% score from audiences, who particularly praised the lead actors’ performances and the clever, suspenseful story. Reviewers highlighted the film’s strong script and the entertaining, darkly humorous battle of wits between the characters.

ScreenRant’s review of Send Help mirrored this feeling, praising the film as genuinely original and unique. They noted it was so special that it made them wonder if it should be left alone as a perfect, one-of-a-kind work, rather than risk being compromised by a sequel or further films from director Sam Raimi.

Director Sam Raimi, famous for using shocking visuals in his films, recently told ScreenRant about the deliberately disgusting moments in his latest project. He mentioned plenty of blood, vomit, and mucus, and jokingly noted that young audiences seem to enjoy it – and he admits he has a hard time resisting including those kinds of effects.

Viewers should prepare themselves for a truly frightening experience when Sam Raimi’s newest horror series finally arrives on Hulu.

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2026-04-23 00:51