Films like Send Help (2026)
A collection of films similar to the horror-comedy Send Help (2026). We picked thrillers about survival on an isolated island, class conflict, a moral downfall, and rivalry—where harsh, tense scenes are cut with absurd touches of dark comedy.
1. Triangle of Sadness
IMDB: 7.2
2022 · 2h 27minUnited States, Denmark
Director: Ruben ÖstlundOverview
A couple of star supermodels are invited on a luxury cruise for the rich, where everything is run by an unbalanced drunk. What started as an unforgettable trip turns into a fight for survival after the shipwreck.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Complexity, Pacing, Tone, ThemesNotable differences: Bleakness (-12%), Darkness (-13%), Tension (-17%), Humor (+15%), Violence (-47%)
2. Influencer
IMDB: 6.2
2023 · 1h 32minUnited States, Thailand
Director: Kurtis David HarderOverview
Young influencer Madison sets off on a solo backpacking trip to Thailand, where she meets Sivi. Soon, Sivi’s interest—while introducing Madison to a more uninhibited way of traveling—takes on a threatening edge.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Tension, Pacing, Complexity, Tone, TropesNotable differences: Bleakness (-15%), Darkness (-15%), Violence (-20%)
3. A Perfect Getaway
IMDB: 6.5
2009 · 1h 38min
Director: David TwohyOverview
A newlywed couple heads to Hawaii for a dreamy honeymoon, where they meet other couples. It seems like nothing can spoil their vacation—until they learn that among the travelers are serial killers.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Tension, Pacing, Violence, Tone, TropesNotable differences: Bleakness (-25%), Darkness (-20%)
4. Blink Twice
IMDB: 6.5
2024 · 1h 42minUnited States
Director: Zoë KravitzOverview
After meeting at a charity event, a tech millionaire invites a waitress and her friend on a trip to his private island. Following a string of wild parties, strange events begin to unfold, leaving the girl questioning what’s actually real.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Darkness, Pacing, Complexity, Tone, ThemesNotable differences: Violence (-17%)Shared keywords
Violent, Twist, Revenge, Twist ending, Long con revenge
5. The Shallows
IMDB: 6.3
2016 · 1h 26minUnited States, Australia
Director: Jaume Collet-SerraOverview
While surfing on an isolated beach, Nancy becomes the target of a great white shark. What starts as a normal ride turns into the most important test of her life, with her survival on the line.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Tone, Themes
6. The Menu
IMDB: 7.2
2022 · 1h 47minUnited States
Director: Mark MylodOverview
A group of esteemed guests, including Tyler and Margot, gathers for an exclusive dinner at a restaurant on a remote island. But tonight is special—because the eccentric Chef Slowik has prepared an unforgettable menu for them.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Pacing, Complexity, Tension, Tone, SettingNotable differences: Violence (-17%)Shared keywords
Violent, Twist ending
7. Cast Away
IMDB: 7.8
2000 · 2h 23minUnited States
Director: Robert ZemeckisOverview
The film follows Chuck Noland, an employee of a major delivery company, who is caught in a plane crash during a routine flight. As the sinister flight’s only survivor, Chuck ends up alone on a deserted island, fighting to stay alive.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Tone, ThemesNotable differences: Bleakness (-18%), Darkness (-30%), Tension (-12%), Pacing (-21%), Violence (-63%), Complexity (-23%)Shared keywords
Survival, Stranded isolation, Resource scarcity, Plane crash
8. The Hunt
IMDB: 6.6
2020 · 1h 30minUnited States
Director: Craig ZobelOverview
Twelve strangers wake up in a clearing and learn they’ve become part of the ruthless elite’s entertainment—a thrill-seeking “quest” built around hunting people. A woman named Krista refuses to accept that fate and is ready to do anything to survive.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Violence, Tension, Tone, ConflictNotable differences: Bleakness (-25%), Darkness (-15%), Pacing (+13%), Action (+15%), Complexity (-20%)Shared keywords
Twist, Survival
9. Misery
IMDB: 7.8
1990 · 1h 47minUnited States
Director: Rob ReinerOverview
During a terrifying blizzard, a famous writer gets into a car accident. He’s rescued by a woman—a devoted fan of his work—who is ready to do anything so she never has to let him go.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Pacing, Violence, Darkness, Tone, ConflictNotable differences: Complexity (-20%)Shared keywords
Violent, Survival game, Stranded isolation
10. The Beach
IMDB: 6.6
2000 · 1h 59minUnited Kingdom
Director: Danny BoyleOverview
On a remote, isolated island, two lighthouse keepers slowly lose their minds. The weather, the booze, and a private struggle for power turn their duty into a nightmare.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Pacing, Tension, Tone, TropesNotable differences: Bleakness (-18%), Darkness (-17%), Violence (-20%), Complexity (-13%)
11. The Lighthouse
IMDB: 7.4
2019 · 1h 49minUnited States, Brazil
Director: Robert EggersSimilarity
Closest characteristics: Tension, Darkness, Bleakness, Tone, TropesNotable differences: Pacing (-20%), Violence (-20%)Shared keywords
Violent, Unreliable narrator, Stranded isolation
12. Drag Me to Hell
IMDB: 6.6
2009 · 1h 39min
Director: Sam RaimiOverview
When a loan officer refuses to extend an elderly woman’s mortgage deferment—something she needs to keep her home—the mysterious old lady curses her. And if the girl doesn’t find a way out fast, she’ll be dragged to hell.Similarity
Closest characteristics: Bleakness, Darkness, Tension, Tone, ConflictNotable differences: Complexity (-20%)About the movie Send Help (2026)
Send Help plot: Cocky boss Bradley and his subordinate Linda end up on a deserted island after a plane crash. Bradley badly injures his leg, and now he has to listen to Linda if he wants even a chance to survive.
Keywords: Violent, Moral ambiguity, Moral compromise, Revenge, Twist ending, Moral descent spiral, Truth vs performance, Psychological thriller, Unreliable narrator, Survival
Style characteristics: Darkness, Bleakness, Tension, Violence, Pacing, Complexity