After a bumpy ride on the Paul Verhoeven train, Dave, Colin, and Marcus are eager to switch tracks and dive into a new series on director Sam Raimi. Kicking things off with The Quick and the Dead (1995), they revel in Raimi’s signature camera wizardry, vibrant characters, and loving homage to Sergio Leone’s spaghetti westerns.

Sharon Stone shines as a steely gunslinger in the classic “man with no name” mold, while Russell Crowe delivers a gripping performance as Cort, a former killer seeking redemption—an impressive introduction to American audiences. A young Leonardo DiCaprio charms with his cocky energy, and standout supporting turns from Lance Henriksen and Keith David add flair to an already stacked cast.

But stealing the show is the late, great Gene Hackman as Herod, the ruthless ruler of the town. Hackman is at his absolute best, effortlessly shifting from eerily affable to downright terrifying.

So holster your iron and step into the dusty streets—it's time for a showdown on the DMC Movie Podcast!

Previous Sam Raimi ReelDMC podcasts:

• Army of Darkness

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