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Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)
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We're back live and in person as Listener Choice month continues with Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006), a mockumentary that provides self-analysis of the slasher film. In a world where Jason, Freddy, and Michael exist, a camera crew follows an up and coming serial killer as he chooses his 'survivor girl' and prepares for a homecoming massacre. Listen as we discuss moral grey areas of journalism, yonic imagery, flip phones and more on this week's exciting episode!
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