"For die-hards, no horror movie can be too scary. But for you, a wimp, the wrong one can leave you miserable. Never fear, scaredies, because Slate's Scaredy Scale is here to help. We've put together a highly scientific and mostly spoiler-free system for rating new horror movies, comparing them with classics along a 10-point scale. And because not everyone is scared by the same things-some viewers can't stand jump scares, while others are haunted by more psychological terrors or can't stomach arterial spurts-"
"The beloved director-best known for his work spanning both the comic book and horror genres, namely the and trilogies-has returned with Send Help, his first horror film since 2009's acclaimed Drag Me to Hell. The fact that the script was written by Mark Swift and Damian Shannon, the writing duo behind both Freddy vs. Jasonand 2017's , should further tell you that this comeback promises to be both bloody and zany."
Slate's Scaredy Scale rates horror movies on a 10-point scale and breaks down scares across three criteria: suspense, spookiness, and gore. Sam Raimi returns with Send Help, his first horror film since 2009's Drag Me to Hell, blending comic-book zaniness with horror. The film follows an overworked employee (Rachel McAdams) and a fratty new boss (Dylan O'Brien) stranded on an island after a plane crash. The screenplay is by Mark Swift and Damian Shannon, known for Freddy vs. Jason. Send Help balances quality jump scares with measured suspense and has received favorable reviews and strong box-office predictions.
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