Sam Raimi

Sam Raimi (born 1959) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter best known for the Evil Dead films, Darkman, Army of Darkness and the Spider-Man trilogy.

Early career: low-budget cult horror (The Evil Dead series). Frequent collaborator and star in those films: Bruce Campbell. Signature traits noted by reviewers: acrobatic camera moves, fast-paced editing, slapstick/grotesque tone and a mix of horror and comic elements. Later career includes large-scale studio superhero work.

DeBaser's reviewers trace Raimi from low-budget horror cult status to big-studio spectacles. Recurring praise for his kinetic, acrobatic camera work and comic-grotesque tone. Some reviewers welcome the return to old tricks; others criticize lengthy plots and uneven continuity. Overall: a polarising but distinctive filmmaker.

For:Fans of cult horror, horror-comedy, and Raimi's kinetic visual style; viewers curious about the director's move from low-budget shock to studio blockbusters.