David DeCoteau
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David DeCoteau (born January 5, 1964) is an independent film director, a dual citizen of the US and Canada, who has worked professionally in the movie business since he was 18 years old. He got his start through a generous offer from movie legend Roger Corman, who hired him in 1980 as a production assistant at New World Pictures. In 1986, DeCoteau directed and produced his first feature film, Dreamaniac, for another generous film legend, Charles Band. DeCoteau has gone on to produce and direct over 200 motion pictures over the next several decades. His passion lies in the creation of popular genre programming made for global consumption. DeCoteau's experience in creating content in countries all over the world makes him a proven choice for exceptionally challenging projects. He resides in British Columbia, Canada and Hollywood, California.
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Checking Inn for Christmas (2026)
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The Wrong Baby Daddy (2026)
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Puppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge (1992)
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Edgar Allan Poe's House of Usher (2008)
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Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven (2007)
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Retro Puppetmaster (1999)
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Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit & The Pendulum (2009)
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Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama (1988)
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Make or Bake Christmas (2024)
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The Wrong Housemaid (2026)
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Puppet Master: Axis of Evil (2010)
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Creepozoids (1987)
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The Wrong House Sitter (2020)
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The Girl I Want (1990)
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Nightmare Sisters (1988)
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A Christmas Intern (2023)
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Beach Babes from Beyond (1993)
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Grizzly Rage (2007)
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Psycho Sideshow: Demon Freaks (2018)
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Leeches! (2003)
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Witchouse (1999)
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Beach Babes 2: Cave Girl Island (1995)
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Carnage Collection - Puppet Master: Trunk Full of Terror (2022)
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A Neighbor to Die For (2026)
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A Husband for Christmas (2016)
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Home Makeover Nightmare (2026)
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Puppet Master: Blitzkrieg Massacre (2018)
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Curse of the Puppet Master (1998)
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Prison of the Dead (2000)
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A Royal Christmas Ball (2017)
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Dr. Alien (1989)
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Carole's Christmas (2019)
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My Christmas Grandpa (2017)
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Million Dollar Lethal Listing (2024)
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Prehysteria! 3 (1995)
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The Wrong Roommate (2016)
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Naked Instinct (1993)
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Prey of the Jaguar (1996)
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The Wrong Teacher (2018)
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666: Kreepy Kerry (2014)
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The Wrong Cheerleader Coach (2020)
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A Talking Pony!?! (2013)
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The Killer Eye (1999)
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The Brotherhood III: Young Demons (2002)
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Test Tube Teens from the Year 2000 (1994)
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Snow White: A Deadly Summer (2012)
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Killer Design (2022)
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1313: Bermuda Triangle (2012)
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The Wrong Boy Next Door (2019)
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The Wrong Stepmother (2019)
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The Wrong Mr. Right (2021)
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The Wrong Student (2017)
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The Wrong Mommy (2019)
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The Wrong Blind Date (2022)
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2: Voodoo Academy (2012)
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Mommy's Deadly Con Artist (2021)
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The Wrong Prince Charming (2021)
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The Wrong Crush (2017)
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Frankenstein & the Werewolf Reborn! (2005)
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If I Can't Have You (2023)
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The Wrong Wedding Planner (2020)
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666: Devilish Charm (2014)
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The Brotherhood 2: Young Warlocks (2001)
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Skeletons (1997)
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1313: Cougar Cult (2012)
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Puppet Master: Blitzkrieg Massacre (2018)
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Lurid Tales: The Castle Queen (1997)
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Evil Exhumed (2016)
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The Wrong Valentine (2021)
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Witches of the Caribbean (2005)
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The Brotherhood IV: The Complex (2005)
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Beastly Boyz (2006)
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Wolves of Wall Street (2002)
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A Nanny to Die For (2024)
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1313: Wicked Stepbrother (2011)
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Videozone: The Making of "Puppet Master III" (1991)
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The Wrong High School Sweetheart (2022)
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The Wrong Real Estate Agent (2021)
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A Talking Cat!?! (2013)
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The Wrong Cheer Captain (2021)
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A Halloween Puppy (2012)
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1313: Night of the Widow (2012)
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A Christmas for Mary (2020)
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Murder Weapon (1989)
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Hansel & Gretel: Warriors of Witchcraft (2013)
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Leather Jacket Love Story (1998)
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Absolution (1997)
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The Brotherhood VI: Initiation (2009)
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Voodoo Academy (2000)
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The Brotherhood (2001)
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The Sisterhood (2004)
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Femaliens: Seduction of the Species (2017)
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The Wrong Stepfather (2020)
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The Making of Evil (2010)
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The Wrong Friend (2018)
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Christmas Together (2020)
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Bigfoot vs. D.B. Cooper (2014)
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The Wrong Tutor (2019)
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1313: Billy the Kid (2012)
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Ancient Evil: Scream of the Mummy (2000)
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1313: UFO Invasion (2012)
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My Mother's Stalker (2019)
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The Wrong Life Coach (2024)
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1313: Actor Slash Model (2011)
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Christmas Matchmakers (2019)
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Talisman (1998)
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Deadly Lessons (2017)
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Micro Mini Kids (2001)
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Tall, Dark and Dangerous (2024)
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Dreamaniac (1986)
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Doc Holliday's Revenge (2014)
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Lady Avenger (1988)
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The Wrong Cheerleader (2019)
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My Stepbrother Is a Vampire!?! (2013)
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Bonnie & Clyde: Justified (2013)
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Deadly Embrace (1989)
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The Wrong Child (2016)
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The Invisible Chronicles (2009)
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Deceived by My Mother-In-Law (2021)
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Totem (1999)
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The Wrong Fiancé (2021)
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Santa's Summer House (2012)
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90210 Shark Attack (2015)
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Petticoat Planet (1996)
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Alien Arsenal (1998)
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Christmas Spirit (2011)
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Bikini Goddesses (1996)
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Badass Showdown (2013)
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The Frightening (2002)
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Killer Bash (2005)
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Blonde Heaven (1995)
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The Wrong Cruise (2018)
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Runaway Christmas Bride (2017)
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1313: Giant Killer Bees! (2011)
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Final Stab (2001)
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Horrific (2000)
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666: Teen Warlock (2016)
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The Christmas Campaign (2025)
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Witness Protection (2017)
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The Wrong Marriage (2025)
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The Wrong Man (2017)
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Sorority Slaughterhouse (2015)
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Asian Ghost Story (2016)
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Zombie Lust: Night Flesh (2019)
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Alien Presence (2009)
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Ring of Darkness (2004)
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Shrieker (1998)
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Playing with Fire (2008)
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An Easter Bunny Puppy (2013)
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3 Wicked Witches (2014)
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Fatal Fixer Upper (2024)
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Tomb of Terror (2004)
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3 Scream Queens (2014)
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Swamp Freak (2017)
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Knock 'em Dead (2014)
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Possessed (2005)
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The Brotherhood V: Alumni (2009)
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Frankenstein Reborn! (1998)
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American Rampage (1989)
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A Christmas Cruise (2017)
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The Wrong Obsession (2025)
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Honeymoon in Paradise (2023)
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1313: Frankenqueen (2012)
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Delivering Christmas (2017)
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Immortal Kiss: Queen of the Night (2012)
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1313: Nightmare Mansion (2011)
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The Dead Reborn (2013)
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Bloody Blacksmith (2016)
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Body Blow (2010)
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1313: Bigfoot Island (2012)
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Speed Demon (2003)
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1313: Hercules Unbound! (2012)
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1313: Haunted Frat (2011)
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Nightfall (2009)
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Stem Cell (2009)
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1313: Boy Crazies (2011)
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Videozone: The Making of "Curse of the Puppet Master" (1998)
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Videozone: The Making of "Retro Puppet Master" (1999)
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Revenge of the Babes (1986)
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Little Miss Innocence (1987)
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Working Girls (1985)
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Bad Boys Dormitory (1986)
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Mansplash (1985)
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Body Scorcher (1984)
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Boy's Camp Memories (1986)
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Campus Jocks (1984)
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Making It Huge (1985)
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Man Heat (1986)
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Getting Off Campus (1985)
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Men on the Loose (1986)
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Fleshtones (1985)
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Good Men Go Bad (1984)
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Never Big Enough (1985)
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Play Safely (1986)
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Men and Steel (1985)
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Totally Awesome (1985)
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Show & Tell (1985)
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Men of Action 2 (1989)
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Hung Studs 2 (1991)
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When a Stranger Comes (1986)
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Freshman (1986)
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Male-O-Gram (1986)
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Jacqueline (1986)
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Revenge of the Babes 2 (1986)
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Boys Just Wanna Have Sex (1985)
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New Wave Hustlers (1985)
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