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Exclusive | ‘Spider-Man’ director Sam Raimi wants $17.49M for his traditional LA home: ‘The views are breathtaking’

Nypost · · 371 words · By Jennifer Gould
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‘Spider-Man’ director Sam Raimi wants $17.49M for his traditional LA home: ‘The views are breathtaking’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

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‘Spider-Man’ director Sam Raimi wants $17.49M for his traditional LA home: ‘The views are breathtaking’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on Google“Spider-Man” trilogy director Sam Raimi has listed his stately Pacific Palisades residence in Lower Riviera for $17.49 million, Gimme Shelter has learned.

Common ground

The gorgeous home comes with interiors by Windsor Smith, whose celebrity clients include Gwyneth Paltrow.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/19/real-estate/spider-man-director-sam-raimi-wants-17…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “He will be directing “Magic,” a remake of the 1978 cult horror classic and psychological thriller that starred Anthony Hopkins”
CORROBORATED
Multiple independent sources (Lionsgate overview, IMDb interview with Roy Lee, and a dedicated remake news article) confirm that Sam Raimi is set to direct a remake of the 1978 film 'Magic'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — It's Murder! is a 1978 amateur Super 8 crime comedy film directed by Sam Raimi while he was a student at Michigan State University. It was co-written and produced by Raimi and Scott Spiegel, and stars…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It's_Murder!
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Samuel M. Raimi ( RAY-mee; born October 23, 1959) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for writing and directing the Evil Dead trilogy (1981–1992) and directing the Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Raimi
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Theodore Raimi (born December 14, 1965) is an American character actor, director and writer. He is known for his roles in the works of his brother Sam Raimi, including a fake Shemp in The Evil Dead, p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Raimi
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Claim 2: “The gorgeous home comes with interiors by Windsor Smith, whose celebrity clients include Gwyneth Paltrow.”
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The evidence provided consists of generic interior design services in Lahore, a bio of an illustrator, and a film summary. There is no mention of Windsor Smith or the interiors of Sam Raimi's home.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — John Bolton (born 23 May 1951) is a British comic book artist and illustrator most known for his dense, painted style, which often verges on photorealism. He was one of the first British artists to co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bolton_(illustrator)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Detroit, Michigan in the United States, has been used as a setting and/or filming location for many Hollywood feature films, as well as several television series: 17000 Block, Curtis Franklin. 2005.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_set_in_Detroit
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Amazing Spider-Man is a 2012 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. Directed by Marc Webb and written by James Vanderbilt, Alvin Sargent, and Steve Kloves from a …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amazing_Spider-Man_(film)
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Claim 3: “Built in 2007, the gated home sits on just under half an acre”
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The evidence provided for this claim consists of search results for SAM.gov, Sam's Club, and the System for Award Management. None of these are related to Sam Raimi's real estate.
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web search NEUTRAL — GSA recently released a new Federal Assistance Listings API (Application Program Interface) to SAM.gov. Users can use the API to access and consume assistance listings data in bulk.
https://sam.gov/
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop Samsclub.com today for Every Day Low Prices. Join Sam's Club as a Plus Member and get free same-day or next-day delivery from your club & free shipping on eligible items totaling $50 or more.
https://www.samsclub.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Your Login.gov account does not affect or have any information about your System for Award Management (SAM) account, application, status, membership, or eligibility.
https://login.gov/help/specific-agencies/sam/
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Claim 4: “The main bedroom suite features a sitting area, two marble baths and two large closets. Five additional bedrooms include oversized closets, bespoke wallpapers and ensuite baths.”
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No evidence was found after searching for the bedroom count or interior features of the home.
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Claim 5: ““Spider-Man” trilogy director Sam Raimi has listed his stately Pacific Palisades residence in Lower Riviera for $17.49 million”
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The provided evidence for this claim contains a Wikipedia bio of Sam Raimi, a listing for Whoopi Goldberg's home, and news about a movie remake. None of the evidence confirms the listing of Sam Raimi's home for $17.49 million.
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web search NEUTRAL — Samuel M. Raimi is an American filmmaker. He is best known for writing and directing the Evil Dead trilogy and directing the Spider-Man trilogy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Raimi
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web search NEUTRAL — A six-bedroom, seven-bathroom Pacific Palisades, California mansion, owned for more than 25 years by Whoopi Goldberg, has hit the market with an asking price of $9.595 million.
https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-7674815/Whoopi-G…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sam Raimi To Conjure New 'Magic' From William Goldman Novel That Starred Anthony Hopkins.
https://deadline.com/2026/05/sam-raimi-directing-magic-lions…
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Claim 6: “Outside, the exquisite landscaped grounds include a pool and spa, a summer kitchen with a pizza oven and a grill, an outdoor fireplace.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 7: “Inside, the 7,467-square-foot dwelling opens to a grand foyer”
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No evidence was found after searching for the square footage of the home.
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Claim 8: “It is perched above Rustic Canyon, with neighbors including Kate Hudson, Molly Sims and Snapchat billionaire Bobby Murphy.”
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The evidence provided includes a Wikipedia bio, an IMDb credit list, and a mention of a movie remake. None of these sources confirm the location of Raimi's home or his neighbors.
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web search NEUTRAL — Samuel M. Raimi is an American filmmaker. He is best known for writing and directing the Evil Dead trilogy and directing the Spider-Man trilogy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Raimi
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web search NEUTRAL — Sam Raimi, Matthew Thomas Stallings, Joe Finfera, Chris R. Notarile, Henry Roe, Chris Bostrom, Tom Patrick Propofsky, James Fielding, Katrina Alysha, and Paul Anthony Turner in Darkman (Part II) (2020…
https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0000600/
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web search NEUTRAL — Who’s behind the Sam Raimi Magic remake? Mark Swift and Damian Shannon, known for writing films like Freddy vs. Jason and the Friday the 13th remake, as well as Send Help for Sam Raimi, have written t…
https://pricpr.com/sam-raimi-magic-remake/
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Claim 9: “The announcement follows the success of “Send Help,” a horror/survival thriller starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, which Raimi directed — that was out earlier this year.”
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Three independent sources (Wikipedia, an official trailer description, and the Horror Film Wiki) confirm that Sam Raimi directed 'Send Help' starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, with a release date in early 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — The film stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien as an employee and her boss, respectively, who become stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash and attempt to survive while tension rises betwe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Send_Help
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web search NEUTRAL — Directed by: Sam RaimiRelease date: January 30, 2026 (US)(Theaters)Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) and Bradley Preston (Dylan O’Brien), two colleagues who find...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKww5cofNXM
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web search NEUTRAL — Send Help is an American horror film directed by Sam Raimi and written by Mark Swift and Damian Shannon. It stars Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, and Dennis Haysbert.[1][2] The film is released on Janu…
https://horror.fandom.com/wiki/Send_Help_(2026)
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Claim 10: “broker Parham Mansourian of the Agency, who shares the listing with Mauricio Umansky, the Agency’s founder and CEO.”
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The evidence provided is entirely about a basketball player named Bryce McGowens. There is no mention of Parham Mansourian or Mauricio Umansky in relation to a real estate listing.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bryce Alexander McGowens (born November 8, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_McGowens
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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 23, 2025 · The son of two former college athletes (and hoopers), Bryce McGowens signed a two-way contract with New Orleans in July. A three-year NBA veteran who’s played previously in regular seas…
https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/off-the-court-2025-26-peli…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 8, 2002 · Checkout the latest stats of Bryce McGowens. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com
https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/mcgowbr01.htm…
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Claim 11: “The smart-wired home also boasts a gym and an office.”
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No evidence was found after searching for the presence of a gym or office in the home.
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Claim 12: “There’s also a two-story guest house, as well as apple, lemon and avocado trees”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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