Sam Raimi

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Samuel Marshall Raimi (/ˈreɪmi/ RAY-mee; born October 23, 1959) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for writing and directing the Evil Dead trilogy (1981–1992) and directing the Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007). He also directed Darkman (1990), The Quick and the Dead (1995), A Simple Plan (1998), The Gift (2000), Drag Me to Hell (2009), Oz the Great and Powerful (2013), and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022). His films are known for their highly dynamic visual style, inspired by comic books and slapstick comedy. He founded the production companies Renaissance Pictures in 1979 and Ghost House Pictures in 2002. Raimi has also produced several successful television series, including Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1997), its spin-off Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001), and Ash vs Evil Dead (2015–2018) starring longtime friend and collaborator Bruce Campbell,...

Known for

SpartacusSeries • 2010Xena: Warrior PrincessSeries • 1995Spider-ManMovie • 2002Evil Dead BurnMovie • 2026Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessMovie • 2022Evil Dead RiseMovie • 2023Spider-Man 3Movie • 2007Legend of the SeekerSeries • 2008Hercules: The Legendary JourneysSeries • 1995Ash vs Evil DeadSeries • 2015The Quick and the DeadMovie • 1995Send HelpMovie • 2026The Evil DeadMovie • 1983Evil DeadMovie • 2013Miller's CrossingMovie • 1990Blood SimpleMovie • 1985The StandSeries • 1994The Jungle BookMovie • 2016Don't BreatheMovie • 2016Army of DarknessMovie • 1992Hard TargetMovie • 1993Young HerculesSeries • 199850 States of FrightSeries • 2020Spider-Man 2Movie • 2004