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Screenwriter David Koepp reveals his scrapped plans for Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy

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David Koepp, the screenwriter behind films including Jurassic Park, Mission: Impossible and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, has revealed his original plans for the Sam Raimi trilogy of Spider-Man films. While Koepp was enlisted to write the screenplay for Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man (2002), in an interview with Collider, the screenwriter discussed his […]

Bruce Campbell wants to join the Multiverse of Madness in Doctor Strange 2

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Never too far from a cameo in a Sam Raimi film, Bruce Campbell has made his intentions known that he wants in on Marvel’s Doctor Strange sequel. Only a few hours after news broke that Raimi is officially working on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the Evil Dead star took to Twitter to […]

Sam Raimi confirms his involvement with Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

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While the rumors have swirled for months about his involvement, Sam Raimi has now seemingly confirmed himself as director on Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. During a roundtable-style discussion of the new Quibi series 50 States of Fright, Raimi spoke about his history with superhero films and his excitement for this upcoming […]

Quibi Review – 50 States of Fright – ‘Ball of Twine’

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Martin Carr reviews the second episode of Quibi’s horror anthology series 50 States of Fright – ‘Ball of Twine’… A touch of eerie Americana makes its debut on the Quibi platform in April with Sam Raimi’s 50 States of Fright. Ominous atmospherics, campfire scare tactics and cutting edge technology come together to create mobile moments […]

Quibi Review – 50 States of Fright – ‘Golden Arm’

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Martin Carr reviews 50 States of Fright’s ‘Michigan: The Golden Arm’… This first instalment of Quibi and Sam Raimi’s horror anthology series 50 States of Fright delivers a story of childhood sweethearts, small town aspirations and human frailty. Time is spent painting an idyllic backstory dappled with rich golden hues, warm summer evenings and love […]

Sam Raimi horror anthology series 50 States of Fright gets a poster and trailer

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Quibi has released a new poster and trailer for 50 States of Fright, the Sam Raimi-produced horror anthology which is based on urban legends from across America; tale a look here… The first season of 50 States of Fright will explore stories based on urban legends from Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon […]

First teaser trailer for Sam Raimi’s horror series 50 States of Fright

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As the launch of the short form streaming service Quibi draws closer, the first teaser trailer has been released for the new Sam Raimi-produced anthology horror series 50 States of Fright, which promises to explore urban legends from all across America as it takes “viewers deeper into the horrors that lurk just beneath the surface […]

Sam Raimi in talks to direct Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

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Having brought Spider-Man to life with his trilogy back in the 2000s, it seems that director Sam Raimi could be set for a return to the superhero genre with Variety reporting that the Evil Dead helmer is in talks with Marvel Studios to direct next year’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Original Doctor […]

Sam Raimi discusses the future of the Evil Dead film franchise

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Back in October 2019, it was revealed Sam Raimi is currently working on a brand new Evil Dead story with a new director, and Bruce Campbell, who is best known for playing the series’ hero Ash, on board as a producer. Now, during an Ask-Me-Anything on Reddit, while promoting his latest film The Grudge, Raimi addressed […]