Sharon Stone Criticizes Sam Raimi Over Loyalty and Career Recognition

At the Torino Film Festival, Stone reflected on her work with Raimi on 'The Quick and the Dead,' contrasting it with her enduring relationship with Martin Scorsese.

Sharon Stone, speaking at the Torino Film Festival, criticized director Sam Raimi for lacking loyalty and recognition of their professional relationship after collaborating on the 1995 film 'The Quick and the Dead.'
Stone stated that she took a significant risk hiring Raimi, then known for 'B' movies like 'Evil Dead,' which she believes helped elevate his career to mainstream success.
She contrasted Raimi with Martin Scorsese, praising Scorsese's familial loyalty and ongoing collaboration, which she attributes to their mutual respect and shared values.
Stone also highlighted her role as producer on 'The Quick and the Dead,' where she cast rising stars like Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio, further showcasing her influence on the film industry.
Reflecting on her career, Stone expressed frustration over systemic resistance to women in leadership roles in Hollywood during the 1990s and early 2000s, which she believes hindered her opportunities to direct.