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“Spider-Man” swung us into the brightness of the modern superhero era

Spider-Man
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Sam Raimi brought his camp sensibilities to Marvel’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, launching a bright new era for superhero filmmaking.

Andrea Thompson Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020

From page to screen, “Spider-Man 2” brought New York to life

Spider-Man 2
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Despite attempts to recapture its magic, Sam Raimi’s second superhero entry remains the best in energy and empathy.

Ben Kaye Posted on October 27, 2020October 27, 2020

Raimi gives viewers “The Gift” of returning to spooks

The Gift
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After digressing from the horror genre, Sam Raimi’s 2000 effort marked an affecting supernatural tale with solid performances.

Tim Stevens Posted on October 24, 2020October 24, 2020

“For Love of the Game” strikes out hard

For Love of the Game
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Sam Raimi’s most forgettable director-for-hire job is a painfully earnest baseball drama starring Kevin Costner.

Tim Stevens Posted on October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

“A Simple Plan” is a masterclass in bone-chilling tension

A Simple Plan
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Sam Raimi’s director-for-hire job helming this chilling crime drama turns out to be one of his most compelling works.

Kip Mooney Posted on October 17, 2020October 16, 2020

“The Quick and the Dead” is fast on the draw & a ton of fun

The Quick and the Dead
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Sam Raimi and Sharon Stone’s quickdraw revenger is stylish and skillfully crafted.

Justin Harrison Posted on October 16, 2020October 15, 2020

“Army of Darkness” turns “Evil Dead” into giddy fantasy slapstick

Army of Darkness
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Sam Raimi trades scares for slapstick in the thin-but-entertaining third entry in the Evil Dead series.

Clint Worthington Posted on October 14, 2020October 15, 2020

“Darkman” was Sam Raimi’s original superhero classic

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Years before Spider-Man, Sam Raimi delivered a fully original and fully entertaining superhero tale with his 1990 effort.

Douglas Laman Posted on October 11, 2020October 10, 2020

“Evil Dead II” remixed Raimi’s first big film to gory, gut-busting effect

Evil Dead 2 Dead By Dawn
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Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell reunite to give their classic horror film a campy sequel-reboot that arguably surpasses the original.

Liam Carroll Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020

“You broke my shocker!”: Sam Raimi and the Coens go on a “Crimewave”

Crimewave
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Sam Raimi’s collaboration with the Coen Brothers is an infamous disasterpiece, but there are nuggets of insight to be found.

Peter Sobczynski Posted on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020

“The Evil Dead” remains Sam Raimi’s best DIY triumph

The Evil Dead
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Sam Raimi’s breakthrough feature is still a gory good time of cartoon logic and every bodily fluid in the books.

Andrew Bloom Posted on October 6, 2020October 5, 2020

“It’s Murder!”: It’s the Sam Raimi Blueprint!

It's Murder!
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One of Sam Raimi’s early film-school shorts is a shaggy murder mystery soaked in future promise.

Tim Stevens Posted on October 3, 2020October 23, 2020

October’s Filmmaker of the Month: Sam Raimi

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For this spookiest of months, we run down the filmography of one of horror’s self-made maestros.

Clint Worthington Posted on October 2, 2020November 3, 2020

Get Ready to Trudge Through “The Grudge” (2020)

The Grudge 2020
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Nicolas Pesce’s 2020 extension of the Japanese horror franchise is maybe its most leaden, unscary entry yet.

Douglas Laman Posted on January 3, 2020January 3, 2020

Sam Raimi’s “Drag Me to Hell” Remains a Bloody B-Movie Delight

DRAG ME TO HELL
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Ten years after its release, Sam Raimi’s return to Evil Dead-like horror remains a gory good time.

Andrea Thompson Posted on May 31, 2019August 10, 2020
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