Sam Raimi

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, reprising his role in the Evil Dead franchise.

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Sam Raimi Movies

Discover the best movies directed by Sam Raimi. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Sam Raimi films ranked by score.

Send Help (2026)

Comedy Horror Thriller

Two colleagues become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately,...

Score 7.0

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

Action Adventure Fantasy

When a teenager with the power to hop between realities lands in his world, Stephen Strange finds himself pulled into a conflict that stretches across dimensions. Sam Raimi directs with...

Score 7.2

Spider-Man 3 (2007)

Action Adventure Science Fiction

Peter Parker has never felt more confident, but confidence has a way of curdling into arrogance. When a strange alien symbiote bonds with him, it amplifies his darker impulses at...

Score 6.5

Spider-Man 2 (2004)

Action Adventure Science Fiction

Peter Parker is falling apart. His grades are slipping, his landlord wants him gone, and the girl he loves is moving on with someone else. When he walks away from...

Score 7.3

Spider-Man (2002)

Action Science Fiction

Peter Parker is the kind of kid who gets overlooked in every hallway. Then a single bite from a lab-engineered spider rewires him from the inside out, and suddenly the...

Score 7.3

The Quick and the Dead (1995)

Action Drama Romance

A lone woman rides into the lawless town of Redemption, where a tyrannical outlaw runs a fast-draw contest that draws gamblers, killers, and desperate men from across the frontier. She...

Score 6.5

Sam Raimi TV Shows

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Ash vs Evil Dead (2015)

Action & Adventure Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Thirty years of running from responsibility, and Ash Williams is still losing. Back in his trailer, working a dead-end job, and somehow responsible for unleashing a Deadite plague that could...

Score 7.7

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Sam Raimi are Send Help, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and Spider-Man 3.

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Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 7 titles directed by Sam Raimi, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.

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