Plane Crash Survivor Turns Tables on Cruel Boss in 'Send Help'

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In Sam Raimi's new film 'Send Help', a quirky numbers cruncher named Linda Liddle finds herself stranded on a tropical island with her despicable boss Bradley after their private plane crashes. As the spoiled Bradley struggles to survive, Linda taps into her lifelong 'Survivor' fandom to not just outlast him, but to gain the upper hand in their power struggle.

Why it matters

Raimi's film offers a delightfully twisted take on workplace power dynamics, allowing the audience to revel in the wish fulfillment of an underdog finally getting the chance to turn the tables on her cruel boss. The film's blend of dark comedy, survival thrills, and gory horror makes for a unique cinematic experience that subverts expectations.

The details

After being passed over for a promotion in favor of her boss's frat buddy, Linda is invited on a company trip to Bangkok. But the private plane crashes, leaving only Linda and the unconscious Bradley as survivors. While Bradley whines and struggles, Linda uses her survival skills honed from a lifetime of 'Survivor' fandom to not just keep them alive, but to slowly gain the upper hand in their power dynamic.

• The plane crashed into the Gulf of Thailand.
• Linda found the wild boar in the forest several days after the crash.

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What’s next

The film is currently playing at the Prytania Theatres at Canal Place in New Orleans.