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What movie character did you feel the most bad for?

/u/trashboat43 — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:33:10 -0400

For me, I gelt so bad for the brunette sister in Melancholia. Your sister sucks, your husband sucks, and you are just terrified but wanting to be strong for your kid. She was just so anxious I could feel her panic, and she was so alone despite being with her family.

Oh and the dad in the Mist obviously

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Eye For An Eye (2025) Is Worth The Watch!

/u/TheVapeSasquatch — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:18:44 -0400

Great smaller budget horror, really well made and dug the southern gothic elements. Actors were great and the script was smart. Doesn't exactly reinvent the wheel but was definitely worth the watch.

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Witchboard - Offical Trailer

/u/SpiritualAd3039 — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:16:12 -0400

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STRANGE HARVEST | Official Trailer | In Theaters August 8

/u/SpiritualAd3039 — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:55:55 -0400

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Why does horror inspire some of the most creative art, music, and fashion?

/u/IntelligentOption269 — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:37:29 -0400

Lately I revisited Neon Demon and I’ve been deep-diving into the aesthetics and psychology of horror and not just the films and books, but the entire culture around it. There’s something fascinating about how fear, darkness, and mystery can spark so much creativity. Whether it’s the gritty textures of survival horror, the elegance of gothic themes, or even the surreal nightmare fuel from psychological horror, it all seems to bring out a side of art that’s raw and honest.

This rabbit hole actually led me to start designing a clothing line called Obsidian Veil, which is inspired by horror atmospheres, symbolism, and visual storytelling. It’s been a way to translate that eerie, beautiful unease into something wearable. I'm still early in the journey, but it’s been crazy rewarding connecting with other fans of horror and dark aesthetics.

I'm curious though: Why do you think horror inspires so many different forms of creativity? Have you seen any fashion, visual art, or even music lately that nails that "horror vibe" in a unique way?

Drop any artists, brands, aesthetics, or pieces that come to mind. I’m always hunting for new inspiration (and community).

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When Evil Lurks is the bleakest movie of this decade so far imo

/u/PensionMany3658 — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:32:31 -0400

I haven't seen a movie so unflinchingly ruthless in it's gore and narrative, since probably Martyrs. There's not a moment of respite in the entire 100 minute runtime, and the acting is excellent, which prevents the evil of the plot from getting diluted. I also loved how sadistic it was in it's portrayal of kids. The demon itself, felt more like a contagion than an individual entity, which was fresh take on quick possession horror. (cough cough...Truth Or Dare)

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The Irish New Wave Of Horror: 17 Films At The Forefront Of The Irish Horror Invasion

/u/Dark_Foggy_Evenings — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:31:49 -0400

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Horror films with Ghost Pirates

/u/DMBear89 — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:23:07 -0400

I saw Iron Maiden over the weekend and during the song Rime of the Ancient Mariner they had imagery on screen of dead sailors / ghost pirates and it's got me in the mood to watch a horror film with these themes. Can anyone recommend any?

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The Strangers - Chapter 2 (2025) Official Trailer

/u/cruelsummerbummer — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:00:49 -0400

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Thoughts on Tragedy Girls?

/u/LilyWolf958 — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:47:04 -0400

I really enjoyed this movie and I was wondering what other people thought. I really liked the idea and also the fact that it’s kinda like backwards scream but I’m interested to hear other people’s opinions.

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The Thing Remastered Deluxe Edition Unboxing

/u/PowerDubs — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:16:13 -0400

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Horror movies with puzzles

/u/KeithDaManPeterson — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:33:40 -0400

Looking for something similar to cube (1997) and circle (2015). Seen all the saw movies and escape room movies as well. Same goes with all the hellraiser movies.

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Do you know this horror/thriller - details are very vague

/u/_Norman_Bates — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:15:27 -0400

It's probably from 70s or 80s

It's not supernatural or surreal

The feel is gritty and a bit depressing (I think the main character is an alcoholic, or someone else in the movie might be, and no one looks too polished)

No famous actors that I know of

The plot is pretty straight forward without any gimmicks

It is not very well known but is generaly considered good

All I remember about the plot is that the main character is an older woman in her 40s or 50s. She has brown hair. She goes to a bar to drink. She meets some guy.

Maybe he is a serial killer/stalker, I am not totally sure about this part but someone is trying to kill her and break into her apartment. I think she survives.

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My favourite genre is rational people slowing losing their shit.

/u/mineralvalawater — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:01:03 -0400

Hopeless future, moral degradation, humanly deterioration and rational decay, these are the elements that can instill unimaginable horror imo. You know when people are just trying their best but they keep going downhill on a psychological level. Like how loneliness and absence of normal social connection makes people go nuts. This is pure torture, physical pain subsides, if exposed to physical torture for long periods the body itself becomes but numb. But there's nothing that can make your mind go numb. Trying to keep your sanity is one of the most dreading situations a person can be in.

A few films that showcase this beautifully are:

The Divide (2011)
The Night Eats the world (2018)
Requiem for a dream (2000)
Martyrs (2008)
Hereditary (to some extent only) The mist also had so much potential to focus on this aspect with their premise set up but they only touched the surface.

What are some movies that deals with this similar feeling? please im dying for new recs.

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Horror movies where the cast is smart and logical but oh boy do they still get fucked

/u/mineralvalawater — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:47:48 -0400

Not being able to take rational decisions is a common premise in horror movies. Sometimes its cause of the shock value and trauma of the characters or sometimes the characters are just dumb, plainly stupid. When evil lurks, Evil dead, The dark and the wicked, Hell house LLC are famous examples

But every now and then, there come a few films where the characters can actually use their brain and they try everything possible but still...... it all goes in vain, futile efforts. The autopsy of jane doe, The divide, The mist, Eden Lake (the woman only, the man was pretty egotistical and stupid) are few examples.

what would you recommend for this same premise, "being smart but oh well too bad" ?

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Anyone remember when 2012 December 21 was the end of the world? Then (2012) came out

/u/1017Barleone — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:39:15 -0400

I was 10 years old and watching the movie (2012) did not help at all, plus I remember a whole fuss everywhere about the world ending and a lot of people played into it but obviously as a kid you believe it. I remember not being able to sleep and counting the days down till the 22nd believing it was true and my parents telling me there’s nothing we can do lmaooo. I can’t be the only who was so scared of that movie

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What are your thoughts on Skinamarink (2022)?

/u/serialkiller24 — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 02:36:46 -0400

I totally understand why this film isn’t for everyone - but I think this film is best watched in the middle of the night with no visible light. Pure nightmare fuel. It has some unsettling moments, but I get why people thought it was “boring”. Curious to hear your thoughts on this brilliant but very different movie! Cheers!

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Isolation (2005)

/u/Alarmed-Law-7500 — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 02:19:11 -0400

This is a good one. A lot like alien, except at a desolate dairy farm. Cool Sci fi horror, don't really know any Irish actors, but the protagonist from possum takes a role in it.

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Watching final destination through for the first time.

/u/PrxjectNotorious — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:35:22 -0400

I know see why everyone loves this franchise. Im on 3 and will be finishing it tonight but wanted to know yalls thoughts on it?

Horror moments that made you shout out “YOU STUPID MOTHER FU-“?

/u/PriestofJudas — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:17:32 -0400

If we’re taking a look at all time bonehead plays, the horror genre has a bit of a reputation for dumbassery. Now granted, these characters are in a stressful situation and not exactly expected to use the best judgement, but it’s still head slappingly frustrating to see outright stupid decisions.

So what was a moment in horror that made you scream out at the sheer stupidity?

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Fatal Attraction 1987

/u/Emotional-Award-1410 — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 22:19:43 -0400

This might be an unpopular opinion, but I hold the position that Fatal Attraction (1987) is a horror movie. It is a horror movie that occupies a space in a league of movies like Misery. It is robbery that Glen Close did not win an Oscar for this movie and I think if you enjoyed Misery, you’d enjoy this movie as well.

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Looking for absurd awkward/cringe horror comedy like Creep or The Greasy Strangler

/u/Wide_Distribution167 — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:52:56 -0400

these two get some of the most laughs out of me consistently, just the absurdity, awkward dialogue, and disturbing context, suggestions don't have to be horror, really looking for anything with these elements and this form of humor.

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Give me your recs for the ultimate slasher summer!

/u/Likelyatotalliar — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 19:53:14 -0400

It’s finally starting to feel like summer here and I’d love to hear about your favorite summer horror movies! Preferably slashers and bonus points if they take place at a summer camp!

Some movies already on my list: -Friday the 13th marathon -The Burning -Fear Street: 1978 -Sleepaway Camp -Jaws -Piranha -Rear Window -Bay of Blood

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I absolutely love Hellraiser

/u/Slippery_Williams — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 19:40:15 -0400

Absolutely iconic monster designs, amazing atmosphere, great lore, the set design is wonderful, fantastic music, wonderful acting. I rarely have nightmares these days but when I do they are grotesque body horror themed that usually involve the cenobites

The movie had its problems but from a visual, atmospheric, creative and conceptually and visually horrifying standpoint it’s amazing. I don’t know the correct term for ‘art house’ but when I recommend Hellraiser I suggest to watch it as more of a visual, atmospheric experience as it feels very ‘arty’ to me

Bit of a ramble but just wanted to randomly gush about how much I love the movie

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La cueva (2014) is seriously good.

/u/pc21mario — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:57:52 -0400

Just saw It, its really fucking good imo.

Its a spanish movie, found-footage style, about a group of friends that get lost in a cave. Just posting in case you wanna see it too.

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What are your favorite horror movies?

/u/ObjectiveTop133 — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:41:33 -0400

What are your favorite horror movies? And what made them be added to your list of best horror movies? Truthfully its hard for me to pick or find any that I haven't seen.

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Scary stories to tell in the dark

/u/Comfortable_Writer90 — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:38:48 -0400

Should they make a second movie to scary stories to tell in the dark? I think it would make sense for the movie to get a continuation cuz it almost feels like goosebumps in a way but maybe a series would work

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Moon Garden (2023)

/u/artydagr8 — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:33:23 -0400

Criminally underrated gem. One of the most uniquely shot movies with clear inspiration and love to old films. With a dark Alice and wonderland esc. Vibe. Story is amazing too. Very impressed and y’all should watch it going in blind without looking at any trailers. I will say it’s very obviously not a huge budget film but it makes it that much better in my opinion.

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Original ending to Tremors

/u/GraboidGirl — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:02:00 -0400

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do you want more screen life horror? why or why not?

/u/camelyoga — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:09:31 -0400

movies that are found footage style but take place on a computer screen is considered screen life.

The Den (2013) was the first one i think, and i really enjoyed it. some others include Unfriended (2014), Searching (2018), and Host (2020).

computers are an integral part of most ppl's everyday lives so i'd be surprised if more don't come out. do you enjoy this style of storytelling? why or why not?

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so i rewatched evil dead (2013) and....

/u/mineralvalawater — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:08:26 -0400

its still a hard watch, kinda fucked up. been a horror fan for a long time, i watched it the first time back in middle school (idk why i was like that). probably the sickest thing i watched back then, infact i was so sacred i pretended i never watched it. like yk that coping mechanism, like in order to forget something you pretend it never happened and it worked i forgot what i watched except for the possession of Mia scene, the one where she was running in the forest and branches were ahem... thats all i remembered from the movie. i watched evil dead rise when it was released too and didn't think much of it, it was easy ride but the actress's acting was pretty good, i forgot her name.

tonight, while surfing through movies i thought, "man what was evil dead even about?" so i decide to watch it. and boy, this is still traumatic, how did i even watch it back in school. its so fucked up that its comical at some points. when you remind yourself "oh its just a film while watching it" its easy to sit through but if you idiotically dare to think "what if i was there", you do wanna turn it off.

i guess the best is that this film has the eviliest evil out there lol. like no evil has eviled the way the evil in dead evil does. especially the way it talks, it doesnt seem like a ghost or smth. no. its evil. a demon. it talks like a human. but its not quite human. the blunt language, the change in voices and most of the all, the way it pretends to be the owner of the body. man chills, literal chills. anyways fuck witchcraft.

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When Evil Lurks sequel confirmed!

/u/Spinkicker86 — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:53:48 -0400

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What's your favorite country for horror movies?

/u/-Warship- — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:43:47 -0400

If you had to choose only one of course.

As an Italian myself I'd like to say Italy and that would be the case if I was to only consider the 70s, but nowadays we're really quite behind and the few exceptions don't get much exposure.

I think I'd pick France, actually. As a lover of tragic/extreme cinema I've always liked the French extremity movement that started in the late 90s, though some of these movies are more drama than horror. And also, I'm recently learning about Jean Rollin's output in the 70s, and his fascinating wave of erotic gothic horror. And then of course we have the recent bangers like Coralie Fargeat's works.

But it's not an easy choice, there are some strong contenders like obviously the US, Germany, maybe Japan (?).

I'm curious to hear other people's picks though.

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Joe Hill's story "You Are Released" is terrifying now

/u/Deepdolls — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:41:01 -0400

This is one found in Full Throttle that I overlooked before. If you haven't read it yet it's basically about facing the potential end of the world from nukes.

From what's been going on in the real world, you can see how that hits harder now. I almost regret rereading it now, but oh well. If you're easily scared by war or the current events stuff I think maybe pass on this, but I'm not your mom.

If you read it already, what did you think?

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'WHEN EVIL LURKS' Sequel In Development From Demián Rugna

/u/indig0sixalpha — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:40:18 -0400

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Films to watch stoned

/u/Questionable_Gloop — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:33:21 -0400

About to smash in a pizza and looking for a film to watch, preferably psychedelic or folk horror. Not the usual ones like Wicker Man or Midsommar which ive seen a few times. Give me your deep dives, preferably something available to stream.

Edit: Im now watching Into The Void and then Hagazussa. Thanks for the suggestions guys.

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Help Me With The Name of this Movie?

/u/HaydenTMILF — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:47:44 -0400

Watched one a few months ago, journalist investigating an MKUltra-type secret govt research project and she teams up with an outlaw journalist and writer - the actor playing this character does a wicked Hunter S. Thompson impression. I didn't know it was coming so i was very entertained when the character was introduced .. I think it's shot found-footage style. Ring any bells?

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A MUST-WATCH Recommendation For Fans Of 'The Substance' (2024)

/u/Icantsleepnoow — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:56:17 -0400

Society (1992)

I was recently recommended this movie and REALLY need to pass on the recommendation to you if you haven't seen it.

DON'T WATCH ANY TRAILERS, DON'T EVEN READ THE SYNOPSIS IF YOU CAN HELP IT!

If you love suspense movies that keep you questioning every character’s motives AND then hit you with a wild twist, watch it!

That's all I'll say.

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I wish Hellraiser explored the pleasure-pain theme more

/u/ToughAsparagus7026 — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:54:23 -0400

I just watched Hellraiser for the first time and really appreciated a lot of things about it, especially the practical effects of the Cenobites (although a lot of the rest of it IS pretty cheesy).

It feels really ahead of its time by exploring the thin line between pain and pleasure and I wish that was explored more. It's very tell-don't-show with Frank saying that he knew opening the box could be heaven or hell and he didn't care which, and Pinhead saying they push the limits of experience and some call them demons, other angels. But those feel like ideas that get introduced and then just dropped–we only ever see the Cenobites causing straight pain, and the intimacy with Frank and Julia is pretty vanilla. I read that there were supposed to be more explicitly erotic and BDSM components (like Julia being spanked by Frank) that the censors made them take out.

Clearly, Julia is also someone secretly thrilled to dance on that edge and Frank could have been a much more nuanced character–pushing back against a society where BDSM was classified as a "psychiatric illness" until 2013–instead of pure Bad Guy. What if Frank ultimately chose to go back after re-entering the same world he was desperate to escape in the first place? What if Julia chose to go? I've heard the modern remake was terrible, but I wonder if a re-imagining by someone with a vision (Guillermo del Toro maybe?) could be cool.

P.S. I could do a whole appreciation post for Julia's outfits. I would buy any of them if I saw them in a vintage/second-hand store. Perfection.

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There were lots of excellent, great and really good British horror films released in the 1960s and 1970s.

/u/Logical-Plum-2499 — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:49:05 -0400

Why have there been so few high quality British horror films released since then? WHy is that? Is it because in the early 1980s America released quite a few great horror films? Is that it?

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Any recs like Jacob’s Ladder (1990)?

/u/418Im_a_teapot_ — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:24:10 -0400

My bf showed me this movie last weekend, and it’s been stuck in my mind like crazy. Such a good movie with many mind bending realities, and the ending was so sad. Any recs similar to this, specifically psychological horrors with also heartfelt themes? I want to be creeped out while also feeling sad, or cry at the end. Thanks!

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Anyone have any recommendations for horror movies out in the woods?

/u/Chilliad_YT — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:33:35 -0400

I'm looking for recomendations for horror movies that take place in a cabin out in the woods, like a summercamp or teens going out to a cabin in the woods

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WEAPONS | Official Trailer #2

/u/cruelsummerbummer — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:20:57 -0400

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"Trick or Treat with Reed Richmond" Trailer (WNUF Halloween Special spin-off)

/u/Thesilphsecret — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:54:12 -0400

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James Gunn Addresses The DC Universe's "R-Rated" Batman Horror Movie Spinoff & Why It's Happening Now

/u/rezanentevil — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:41:33 -0400

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The Strangers just launched an interactive website

/u/astrangecalendar — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:36:25 -0400

I know not everyone is a big fan of The Strangers movies, but as someone who has loved all three I'm very excited to play around with this website. I've seemingly clicked on all I can so far, and it seems like there's a trailer tomorrow and some visitor info that I don't have the password for yet.

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28 YEARS LATER Is The Biggest Zombie Box Office Hit In Years

/u/Interesting_Lab5792 — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:27:22 -0400

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Final Destination: Bloodlines is pretty much the "Jason Lives" of the franchise

/u/zombiBuddy — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:01:55 -0400

I genuinely loved this one! It was a total blast. Just pure FUN.

Going all-out wackadoo comedy was a great decision, in my opinion! I was pretty much laughing my ass off from start to finish, haha.

From the absurd dialogue to the insanely over-the-top kills... It was just plain awesome. Easily my favorite in the entire series!

And, of course -- rest in peace, Tony Todd. What a King actor he was.

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City Associations

/u/liberrystrawbrary — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:54:30 -0400

Just for fun. What horror movies do you associate with particular cities/locations?

Examples:

Paris = As Above So Below
London = 28 Days Later
Chicago = Candyman

Edited for formatting.

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‘Together’ Director Michael Shanks Issues Statement Strongly Protesting Idea-Theft Accusation

/u/Celibate_Creationist — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:23:32 -0400

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