Acclaimed director Sam Raimi is set to make his long-awaited return to the horror genre with an upcoming thriller titled “Send Help.” The film will mark Raimi’s first pure horror project in over a decade and see the director reunite with an actor from his recent Marvel work.
Raimi is in talks with Rachel McAdams to star in “Send Help,” according to multiple reports. The film follows a character-driven mystery thriller storyline set on a remote island. Industry insiders compare the isolated island plot to classic suspense films like “Misery” and “Cast Away.” McAdams previously collaborated with Raimi on the blockbuster superhero movie “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.”
If the negotiations are successful, “Send Help” would continue Raimi’s documented practice of building long-term creative partnerships. The director commonly works with a close-knit group that includes actors like Bruce Campbell and composer Danny Elfman. Landing McAdams could signal future collaborations between the actress and acclaimed horror maestro.
Beyond “Send Help,” Raimi is also said to be nearing an agreement to direct “Doctor Strange 3” for Marvel Studios. He helmed the wildly successful $1 billion “Doctor Strange” sequel last year. Multiple sources indicate Raimi aims to continue telling stories in both the horror and superhero genres that made him famous. Fans eagerly await Raimi’s return to the sinister frights that first defined his style.
