Sam Raimi to Direct First Horror Film in 15 Years: Title and Story Unveiled
Summary
Celebrated director Sam Raimi is making a grand return to horror with his new film, Send Help. Raimi, who recently directed Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, has been signed by 20th Century Studios for this project. This marks his first horror film since 2009’s Drag Me to Hell.
Send Help is described as a "two-hander horror-thriller" reminiscent of Misery and Cast Away. Set on an island, this film promises to blend intense psychological horror with survival drama.
Background
Sam Raimi, known for launching his career with the Evil Dead franchise, has ventured across various genres, including the Western thriller The Quick and the Dead, the sports drama For Love of the Game, and the superhero genre with the Tobey Maguire-led Spider-Man trilogy and the cult classic Darkman. His recent work includes Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Despite branching out, Raimi has stayed connected to horror, producing numerous horror films through his companies, Ghost House Pictures and Raimi Productions. These include the English-language Grudge movies, Don’t Breathe, and Crawl.
Why Send Help Could Be a Major Hit
Even though Raimi has not directed many horror films in the past decade, his influence in the genre remains strong. He co-developed and directed the pilot of Ash vs. Evil Dead, a series continuation of his famed franchise, and contributed to the horror anthology 50 States of Fright.
Send Help could captivate horror fans, leveraging Raimi's enduring legacy and his deep-rooted ties to the genre. His expertise in creating compelling horror narratives ensures that Send Help is highly anticipated.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project!