Half in the Bag Episode 253 Send Help

Quick Overview

Mike Stoklasa and Jay Bauman discuss the trailers for "Send Help" and "Triangle of Sadness," ultimately agreeing that the over-the-top, stylized violence in "Triangle of Sadness" was more effective and enjoyable than the supposed horror elements in "Send Help," despite the latter film being directed by Sam Raimi.

Key Points: Mike and Jay review the trailer for "Send Help," noting that one scene, where a character's eyes pop out, felt cheap and unearned. The trailer for "Triangle of Sadness" (2022) features a sequence where a woman is brutally attacked by a wild boar, which Mike felt was more visceral and effective than the horror moments in "Send Help." The discussion highlights the perceived difference in tone, with "Send Help" trailer showing characters acting like cartoonish villains, while "Triangle of Sadness" maintained a consistent, albeit dark, tone. Mike notes that Sam Raimi's presence in the trailer for "Send Help" (which features his distinct directorial style) was evident, particularly in the bizarre, over-the-top violence. Jay contrasts the trailers, pointing out that the actors in "Triangle of Sadness" (Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien) were compelling, even in survival scenarios, unlike the perceived flatness of the characters in the "Send Help" preview. The conversation concludes with Jay laughing about the reveal that the movie "Send Help" was directed by Sam Raimi, suggesting the film's style felt somewhat dated or uninspired compared to Raimi's classic horror work like "Evil Dead 2" (1987).

Context: This episode of "Half in the Bag" features hosts Mike Stoklasa and Jay Bauman reviewing trailers for upcoming or recently released films, specifically focusing on the trailer for the AI-generated short film "Send Help" and comparing its tone and execution to clips from other movies like "Triangle of Sadness" (2022) and Sam Raimi's "Evil Dead 2" (1987). The hosts use the trailers to discuss the effectiveness of horror and violence in filmmaking, often contrasting modern trends with classic approaches.