Overview
- Sharon Stone, speaking at the Torino Film Festival, accused Sam Raimi of lacking loyalty and gratitude following their collaboration on The Quick and the Dead.
- Stone claimed she helped elevate Raimi's career from cult filmmaker to mainstream success, but alleged he failed to maintain their professional relationship afterward.
- Fans defended Raimi, pointing to his established career prior to working with Stone and his history of loyalty to collaborators like the Coen brothers and childhood friends.
- Raimi has previously credited Stone for her mentorship on The Quick and the Dead, referring to her as his 'boss' and acknowledging her role as a co-producer on the film.
- The Quick and the Dead, initially a box office disappointment, has since gained cult status and is currently available for streaming on Disney+.