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Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror

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Jordan Peele
Jordan Peele

Jordan Peele is an American actor, screenwriter, director, and comedian. He is known for his work on 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Key & Peele,' and later transitioned to film, winning the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for his work on 'Get Out'. more

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