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Saturday, May 16, 2026

#756: The Shape of Water

The Shape of Water

Guillermo del Toro
Initial release: December 1, 2017 (USA)

Friday, April 17, 2026

#79: The King in Yellow

The King in Yellow

Robert W. Chambers
Initial release: 1895

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Saturday, May 16, 2026

#756: The Shape of Water

The Shape of Water

Guillermo del ToroInitial release: December 1, 2017 (USA)

Friday, April 17, 2026

#79: The King in Yellow

The King in Yellow

Robert W. ChambersInitial release: 1895

Guillermo del Toro
Initial release: December 1, 2017 (USA)

Robert W. Chambers
Initial release: 1895