The genre of socialist realism in modern cinema is not in demand today. Horror films are in great demand among viewers. Sam Raimi is considered one of the leading directors and producers of horror films.
Starting conditions
A person needs a thrill to increase vitality. A significant proportion of moviegoers are exhilarated by watching horror films. Some psychologists qualify such pictures as a mild form of drugs. The famous producer and director Sam Raimi skillfully uses this addiction in order to get a solid income in his pocket. It operates according to the fundamental rule of marketing, if there is demand in the market, then it must be satisfied.
The future producer was born on October 23, 1959 in a family of immigrants from Eastern Europe. Parents lived in Michigan. In the house, Sam grew up the second child of three. Smart, with a good reaction, the boy did well at school. After completing his secondary education, Raimi entered the directing department of the University of Michigan. As a student, in partnership with his older brother, he participates in the creation of a society of filmmakers.
Professional activity
It is important to note that the middle brother Raimi had a habit of calculating commercial projects several moves ahead. Before shooting his first film, Evil Dead, he did a thorough research of the potential market. Based on the results of this study, it became clear that the film would be of interest to young audiences between the ages of 15 and 35. The results achieved have confirmed the accuracy of the forecast.
By the standards of big cinema, the investment in the production of the film was regarded as minimal. While the bulk of the profits exceeded all expectations. The film generated sixty times the cost of revenue. Sam really liked this kind of creativity. To consolidate his success, over the next ten years, he shot three more series of the picture. It should be emphasized that the project was awarded a special prize at the Kansk Film Festival. Raimi reminded about this fact at every opportunity.
Personal life plots
Following the logic of the development of events, the cult director continued to work on a cycle of horror films. An extensive biography of Sam Raimi provides a complete list of these paintings. Among them it is interesting to name the following: "Crime Wave", "Fast and Dead", "Drag Me to Hell". In addition to this necrophilic series, the director produces a three-part thriller, Spider-Man. In the film "Body Bags" Sam worked as a leading role.
Raimi does not make secrets from his personal life. He is officially married. The husband and wife raised and raised four children. Sam's creative career was successful. He continues to do what he loves. Writes scripts, makes films, makes money.
