Sam Raimi

Samuel M. Raimi, born on October 23, 1959, is a renowned American film director, screenwriter, and producer. His notable works include directing the first three 'Evil Dead' franchise films (1981-present), the 'Spider-Man' trilogy (2002-2007), and the Marvel Studios film 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' (2022). Raimi's films are celebrated for their distinctive, dynamic visual style, influenced by comic books and slapstick comedy. He established Renaissance Pictures in 1979 and Ghost House Pictures in 2002, and produced several prosperous television series, such as Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, and Ash vs Evil Dead. He developed a fascination for filmmaking at a young age when his father brought home a movie camera. Raimi went on to make several films, including his debut feature film, 'It's Murder!' and the horror film 'The Evil Dead,' which kickstarted his career. He has had a recurrent collaborative relationship with Joel and Ethan Coen, beginning with Joel editing 'Evil Dead'. Raimi was also slated to direct a film adaptation of the Warcraft video game series before parting ways with the project. His most recent directorial venture was the film 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'. Beyond film, Raimi has contributed significantly to television, producing series like Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, and several others. He also directed the pilot episode of 'Ash vs Evil Dead' for Starz.