Best Michael Varrati Podcasts (2024)

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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle - 1992 with Michael Varrati 2:04:08

3h ago2:04:08

2:04:08

We're in domestic thriller territory this week! We watched 90's classic The Hand That Rocks the Cradle! Along with us on this trip back in time to talk rich people problems is filmmaker, screenwriter, and cohost of the Midnight Mass podcast Michael Varrati!!! We discuss sinister boobage, the process of creating a new identity, and so much Checkhov!…

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53: Dracula (1931, Spanish Language Version) w/guest Michael Varrati 1:39:06

12h ago1:39:06

1:39:06

Bryan and Dave are joined this week for their episode celebrating Latin American History Month by Dracula enthusiast, Michael Varrati! Long thought of as a lost movie, the fully restored version of Dracula, produced in tandem with Tod Browning's version with Spanish-speaking actors, the movie is practically the same film with some key differences w…

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Slaughter High (1986) with Michael Varrati 57:01

3h ago57:01

57:01

What's up, Rotters. We're back. And class is in session. For the first epsiode of Season 5 - Vicious Varsity, I'm joined once again by the incredible multi-hyphenate Michael Varrati In this lesson, we discuss the 1986 prank-gone-wrong slasher SLAUGHTER HIGH 🃏 Sharpen your pencil, tuck in your shirt and get ready to pledge! ______🧠______ www.Stevies…

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Episode 94: Mommie Dearest 1:52:25

2h ago1:52:25

1:52:25

The meanest mother of them all! This week, Peaches and Michael are fetching the axe in celebration of 1981’s MOMMIE DEAREST! In addition to discussing this audacious portrait of Hollywood’s juggling of camp and severity, our hosts delve into the double standard women are held to when delivering larger than life performances. Joining the conversatio…

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Episode 16 - Hot Demon 33:10

1h ago33:10

33:10

This week, Tiffany, Kane, and Felissa discuss the world of nightmares, sleep paralysis, and connecting to worlds beyond. Additionally, the trio share their individual recipes for what they think would make the perfect Casualty Friday craft cocktail, muse on otherworldly libraries, and reveal why they are "the people's podcast." Submit your question…

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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? - 1962 with Lacy Abt 1:14:11

5h ago1:14:11

1:14:11

Make sure you've written a letter to Daddy, because we watched What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? this week! Joining us is returning guest and friend of the pod Lacy Abt! We discuss the behind the scenes drama, wheelchair spinning, feuds, and are certain Baby Jane would *kill* it on TikTok! Check out our Patreon for *exclusive* episodes every week th…

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52: Friday the 13th Part 2 (Bonus) 1:27:16

4h ago1:27:16

1:27:16

It's Friday the 13th so here's a bonus episode about Friday the 13th... Part 2. In this episode Bryan struggles with his conflicted opinions on this movie and Dave turns him to the dark side with his position that Friday Part 2 just isn't a very good movie. It IS the movie that gave us Jason despite that part of the story making any sense and it al…

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Andrew Bowser is ONYX THE FORTUITOUS | Ep 31 53:04

1d ago53:04

53:04

Hosts Barbara Crampton, Catherine Corcoran, and James A. Janisse have a wonderfully silly conversation with that weird Satan guy - ONYX THE FORTUITOUS! Director, writer, actor, FILMMAKER -- Andrew Bowser.If you love movies and/or fun, this will SLAY! PATREON: Check out the BONUS MATERIAL like our COMPLETE UNEDITED RECORDING of this episode and othe…

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99CR 19: Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah 1:43:12

9d ago1:43:12

1:43:12

We close out our two part examination of the Godzilla/King Ghidorah beef with a close look at the Heisei era movie where Americans from the future presume to travel back in time and destroy Japan with a monstrous weapon and then force what's left over to conform to their political and economic interests. This time around the America/Japan relations…

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Jennifer's Body - 2009 (Unrated) with Rocco T. Thompson 2:31:54

7d ago2:31:54

2:31:54

We went through the treeeees this week! We're talking Jennifer's Body with the extra salty Rocco T. Thompson, critic and co-host of The Lady Killers podcast! We dig in to the iconic dialogue, back door virginity, sea cucumbers, and most importantly, the correct pronunciation of Kyle Gallner! You'll be lime green Jell-O if you miss this one, so don'…

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Episode 93 - Elvira: Mistress of the Dark LIVE at the Academy Museum 1:00:44

9d ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Unpleasant dreams! In this very special episode, Peaches and Michael are LIVE at the legendary Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in celebration of 1988’s ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK! Recorded on site in the David Geffen Theater on July 19th, 2024, our hosts delve into how the maven of the macabre’s inaugural motion picture outing inspired generati…

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51: Scream w/guests Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart 2:09:25

11d ago2:09:25

2:09:25

We are joined once again by our friends Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart from Morbid to break down and diagram the greatest slasher movie of the 90's, one of the greatest horror movies of all time, Scream. It's a rare treat when a director comes along and changes the direction of an entire genre but to do it once a decade starting in the 1970's? Unhe…

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Fear Street Trilogy - 2021 1:10:58

14d ago1:10:58

1:10:58

We traveled back in time, thrice! We watched Netflix's Fear Street Trilogy! We talk a creative release strategy, gateway horror, and one of the best kills of the 2020s! We're here for the queer representation and likable characters, but we definitely have some notes! Check out our Patreon for *exclusive* episodes every week that you won't find here…

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Episode 15 – “Cans of Wine” 38:51

14d ago38:51

38:51

This week, Tiffany, Kane, and Felissa reminisce about their first experiences as a convention guest. Additionally, the trio discuss celebs THEY were excited to meet, the humanitarian side of the horror community, and offer up details about the upcoming first ever LIVE Casualty Friday! Plus, Kane talks about the stunt accuracy of THE FALL GUY! Submi…

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And Then There Were None - 1945 with Rachel Reeves 1:37:15

15d ago1:37:15

1:37:15

Dinner parties can be murder as we learned this week because we're talking Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None! Joining us for this weekend getaway is returning guest Rachel Reeves from the Halloweenies and The Losers' Club podcasts! We discuss classism, English country life, and sinister nursery rhymes in this one! Check out our Patreon for…

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The Phantom of the Opera - 2004 with Caroline Boisvert 1:32:49

16d ago1:32:49

1:32:49

We're back in musical territory this week in a catch up episode that was meant to release during Pride month, but life amirite? We're talking Joel Schumacher's big screen adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera with returning guest and friend of the pod Caroline Boisvert-Storey! We discuss problematic age gap relationships, matching each other's fre…

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The Loved Ones - 2009 with Jenn Adams 2:04:35

17d ago2:04:35

2:04:35

We traveled Down Under this week to talk about the second best thing to ever come out of Australia (after Nicole Kidman, of course), The Loved Ones! Joining us as our date to the worst dance in horror history is returning guest Jenn Adams, on loan from The Lady Killers, The Losers' Club, and The Girls on The Boys podcasts! We discuss being pretty e…

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99CR 18: Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster 1:34:46

26d ago1:34:46

1:34:46

Join us this week as we take a trip to Japan to talk Godzilla. This is the movie that introduced the world to Godzilla's arch-nemesis, Ghidorah, the floppiest golden dragon the world has ever seen. We also get short changed on Mothra, are delighted by those little fairy ladies who summon her, and can't help but talk shit about Rodan, one of the lea…

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Episode 92: House 1:38:35

23d ago1:38:35

1:38:35

The girls were…eaten! This week, Peaches and Michael take a deranged trip to the countryside in celebration of 1977’s HOUSE! In addition to discussing this fever dream fave’s place as a singular slice of psychedelic haunting, our hosts delve into the impactful imagery of ghost cats and severed fingers. Joining the conversation is music-industry man…

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50: The Silence of the Lambs 2:43:11

1M ago2:43:11

2:43:11

Celebrate 50 episodes of scares, questionable taste, and Simpsons references with us as we put the lotion in the basket for a giant-sized analysis of one of the most titanic horror movies of the 1990's or maybe even of all time as we break down Jonathan Demme's iconic The Silence of the Lambs. We're all about Ted Levine's Buffalo Bill, Jodie Foster…

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Episode 14 – “The Nine Minute Meditation” 29:32

28d ago29:32

29:32

This week, Tiffany, Kane, and Felissa wade into the hot button issue of AI in art, as well as dig into the discussion surrounding THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT production controversy. Additionally, Felissa reflects on TERRIFIER 2, Kane shares his enthusiasm for fart videos, and Tiffany postulates that we’re “the watercooler of podcasts.” Submit your ques…

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As Above, So Below - 2014 with Rachel Reeves 1:40:39

28d ago1:40:39

1:40:39

We ventured into the Catacombs this week and watched a curious entry in the found footage genre - As Above, So Below. Joining us is returning guest Rachel Reeves to help us work our way through the labyrinth of what goes down! We get into the horror of Turkish prisons, guerilla archaeology, and the rules of a descent into Hell, so brush up on your …

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99CR 17: Masters of the Universe w/guest Jonny Atkinson 1:45:15

1M ago1:45:15

1:45:15

This week, Bryan and Dave are joined by Jonny Atkinson of Uy Que Horror to talk He-Man as they take a real deep dive into the movie that drove the final nail into the Cannon Group's coffin, Masters of the Universe. We discuss the movie's enduring status as a cult film against all odds, the intense nostalgia high of a movie that seems to have gotten…

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August: Osage County - 2013 with Mike Dodaro 1:40:46

1M ago1:40:46

1:40:46

Turn off your AC and strap in because we're talking another Tracy Letts adaptation this week - August: Osage County! We roped in returning guest Mike Dodaro to help us break down this sweaty pitch black comedy! We discuss breaking the cycle, family dynamics, and generational trauma, along with lighter topics such as marriage, parenting, and incest!…

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49: I Know What You Did Last Summer 1:43:57

2M ago1:43:57

1:43:57

This week, Bryan and Dave face down the blandest notions of the 1990's with I Know What You Did Last Summer, ostensibly the first of the craven 90's Scream cash-ins, written and produced by Scream's very own Kevin Williamson. It's a movie that really takes its sweet time getting around to the mystery where four beautiful 90's young people, Jennifer…

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Perfect Blue - 1997 with Sean Travers 2:02:22

2M ago2:02:22

2:02:22

We sat down with returning guest Sean Travers to discuss one of the most iconic anime films of all time, Perfect Blue! We talk stalkers, bathtub screaming, and the early internet; along with more serious conversation about misogyny, ownership, and sexual assault scenes in film. Join us in this fantasy world where pop idols can only afford a studio …

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Episode 13 - "Drawing the Line" 46:19

1M ago46:19

46:19

With Kane M.I.A, Tiffany and Felissa are joined by filmmaker/show producer Michael Varrati to dig into topics that include "dangerous" project promotion and the questionable nature of true crime. Additionally, the trio discuss fender benders, THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE, and the surprise premiere of VICTOR CROWLEY. Then, Kane makes a surprise appearan…

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Episode 91: Clueless 1:24:25

1M ago1:24:25

1:24:25

As if! This week, Peaches and Michael are rollin’ with the homies in celebration of 1995’s CLUELESS! In addition to discussing the sheer pop culture defining power of filmmaker Amy Heckerling, our hosts delve into how this forever fave cleverly subverts the tropes of classic teen cinema. Joining the conversation is drag icon Biqtch Puddin’, who sha…

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99CR 16: Assault on Precinct 13 1:48:41

2M ago1:48:41

1:48:41

Bryan and Dave conclude their John Carpenter double feature with a look at his first proper feature, Assault on Precinct 13 a movie so egregiously ripped off by other action movies that it hardly matters that Carpenter ripped it off of other action movies. Seeking to make a proper western in the style of his favorite Howard Hawks movies but pressed…

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Cruel Intentions - 1999 with Joshua Tonks 2:07:58

2M ago2:07:58

2:07:58

It's here, maybe the single most important film we've ever covered on the pod yet! We're talking Cruel Intentions with returning guest, actor and screenwriter Joshua Tonks! We discuss sexual awakenings, God Tier line deliveries, and the patriarchy being the real problem! So practice with your friends - try putting it anywhere, practice makes perfec…

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A Streetcar Named Desire - 1951 with Jaylan Salah 2:08:47

2M ago2:08:47

2:08:47

We discussed the most horrifying thing to people of a certain age this week - overhead lighting - with returning guest Jaylan Salah because we're covering A Streetcar Named Desire! We talked about a woman deteriorating, Marlon Brando being the hottest man to ever exist, and toxic relationships in this one! TW: Domestic violence, SA Head over to our…

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48: The Fog 1:49:36

2M ago1:49:36

1:49:36

This week Bryan and Dave go long on one of their shared favorites, John Carpenter's first fertile footsteps into the 1980's, the decade that would come to define his entire career and he couldn't have made a bolder announcement of his arrival than with this subdued ghost story, told in the old campfire tales. It's equal parts gothic spooks and EC C…

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Episode 12 – The One with William Butler 36:55

2M ago36:55

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This week, Tiffany, Kane, and Felissa are joined by horror renaissance man William Butler, who shares stories from his time making monsters…and then getting killed on-screen by them. Additionally, William reminisces with Kane about their time making FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VII, anecdotes about Viggo Mortensen are shared, and the whole gang debate the …

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Episode 90 - Sainted Subgenre: Queer Horror 1:36:40

2M ago1:36:40

1:36:40

The monsters are no longer in the closet! This week, Peaches and Michael dig into a “fearz” subgenre that’s near and dear to their hearts – QUEER HORROR! In addition to discussing how they’ve watched the cultural conversation around LGBTQIA+ representation in genre shift in real time, our hosts delve into the very real catharsis fright cinema provi…

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99CR 15: Crash 1:54:56

2M ago1:54:56

1:54:56

This week we're getting sloppy and erotic as we break down David Cronenberg's 1996 antithesis to the 90's erotic thriller, Crash, a movie about how people can't get off unless they're about to die horribly in a car accident. Adapted from J.G. Ballard's 1973 novel of the same name, which was an extension of his short story in the collection The Atro…

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Wild Things - 1998 with Chris Moore 1:54:09

2M ago1:54:09

1:54:09

We're headed to Florida this week and talking about the iconic erotic thriller Wild Things! The third member of the threesome this week is filmmaker, podcaster, and returning guest Chris Moore! Together, we get sweaty as we discuss adults playing teenagers, nudity clauses, plot twists, incest, fluffing, and more! Check out our Patreon at patreon.co…

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I Still Know What You Did Last Summer - 1998 with Alex Gratzer 1:55:26

2M ago1:55:26

1:55:26

Like slasher villains, we always come back! We're talking about the oft maligned I Still Know What You Did Last Summer this week with returning guest Alex Gratzer! We talk about Jack Black in dreads, geography, tanning bed horror, and the silliest twist in cinema history. Get it? Ben's son? Check out our Patreon for exclusive weekly episodes you wo…

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47: Return of the Living Dead 2:09:22

3M ago2:09:22

2:09:22

This week, Bryan and Dave ask the question that's on everyone's mind: Do you wanna party? Return of the Living Dead, the movie that changed the rules of the zombie movie game is a perfect time capsule of America in the 80's and it has a killer soundtrack to glue it all together. It's one part EC horror comic and one part paranoid Libertarian fantas…

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Episode 11: “Mr. T is Everyone’s Free Pass” 46:18

2M ago46:18

46:18

This week, Tiffany, Kane, and Felissa discuss navigating movie making while having a family, as well as dish on working with difficult co-stars. Additionally, the trio dig into the pros & cons of Vicks Vapor Rub, Tiffany shares stories from the set of Star Trek, and Kane and Felissa reveal their favorite naughty greeting at conventions. Plus, tips …

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Episode 89 - Idol Worship: David Cronenberg 1:29:47

3M ago1:29:47

1:29:47

Long live the new flesh! This week, Peaches and Michael are serving body in an Idol Worship celebration of David Cronenberg! In addition to discussing this notorious auteur’s penchant for exploring physical frights, our hosts delve into how audiences often react erotically to his particular brand of horror. Joining the conversation is acclaimed wri…

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99CR 14: Angel 1:51:42

3M ago1:51:42

1:51:42

This week, Bryan and Dave get real sleazy with it and take a good long look at Angel, from 1984. Starring Donna Wilkes and a cast of wild character actors, including Susan Tyrrell in her second appearance on their podcast, Angel sets out to be a grimy exploitation movie that casts the seedy underbelly of the Hollywood Boulevard nightlife against th…

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46: Bride of Frankenstein w/guest Tyler Hyde 2:05:19

3M ago2:05:19

2:05:19

Bryan and Dave are joined by Tyler Hyde, co-host of the That's Spooky podcast to close out their 2024 Pride series and talk about James Whale's 1935 Magnum Opus, Bride of Frankenstein. It's an absolutely gonzo gothic horror from the dawn of the talkies featuring more thrills and excitement in one of the earliest sequels that somehow manages to end …

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Episode 10 - "Ghost People Everywhere" 42:33

3M ago42:33

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This week, Tiffany, Kane and Felissa discuss regrets - jobs not taken, paths not chosen, and the different directions their lives might have gone. Additionally, Tiffany talks about her tumultuous time as a sea cadet, Felissa reveals her encounters with ghosts, and Kane chats about the aftermath of his injury. Plus - the trio engage in a rousing bou…

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Episode 88: 9 To 5 1:31:23

3M ago1:31:23

1:31:23

Pour yourself a cup of ambition! This week, Peaches and Michael are gathering around the watercooler in celebration of 1980’s 9 TO 5! In addition to discussing this undeniable classic’s crucial feminist messaging, our hosts delve into the power of Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton as pop culture defining powerhouses. Joining the conversatio…

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99CR 13: The Rocky Horror Picture Show 1:32:35

3M ago1:32:35

1:32:35

It's astounding! Time is fleeting! For the third week of their Pride 2024 series, Bryan and Dave take a look at the notoriously queer-as-hell midnight movie sensation, perhaps the greatest midnight movie of all time, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. It's an episode packed with everything you could ever want to know about the phenomenon, the audience …

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Junebug - 2005 with Sara Michelle Fetters 2:05:58

3M ago2:05:58

2:05:58

There are few things movie gays love more than talking about Amy Adams Oscar noms, so this week we're talking about her very first (and best) - Junebug! We're joined by returning guest and critic Sara Michelle Fetters! We get into the depictions of small town America, media literacy, and the logistics of biting your toenails! But wait, there's more…

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The Cult of Chucky | Christine Elise | Episode 30 44:00

3M ago44:00

44:00

On this weeks episode Catherine and James chat with actress Christine Elise (Cult of Chucky, Landfill, BH90210, Castle, A Name Without a Place). PATREON: Check out the EXTENDED CUT of this episode with BONUS MATERIAL exclusively for our Early Bird Patreon Subscribers! / screamdreamspod Follow Scream Dreams: linktr.ee/screamdreams Welcome to SCREAM …

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45: The Haunting 2:07:56

3M ago2:07:56

2:07:56

Pride 2024 continues apace as Bryan and Dave take a real deep dive into Robert Wise's unimpeachable horror movie classic, The Haunting. It's a foundational piece of horror and one of the finest haunted house movies ever made with a thousand ways to interpret it including a very particular queer read which places it firmly in the queer horror canon.…

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Clue - 1985 with Jonathan Durgan 1:25:08

4M ago1:25:08

1:25:08

We talked about the best comedy ever made this week! We are talking all things Clue with returning guest and friend of the pod Jonathan Durgan! We get into the clever wordplay, the physical comedy, and actors at the top of their game, among other things like boobs bouncing boobily! Does Mrs. White have the best mini monologue ever put to film? We t…

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