Can you hear screams and sorcerers spells? Universal Studios Hollywood has launched a Halloween season filled with a fantasy world of nightmares. With all-new mazes, from singer-songwriter The Weeknd’s “After Hours Nightmare” to Jordan Peele’s Us and NOPE to the arrival of the Death Eaters in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, there’s a lot to scream for this year. 

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Here’s a little 3 minute video teaser of all of the houses to get you in the mood: 

Halloween Horror Nights 2022 Mazes/Houses

Though not as large as 2019 or Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Orlando, Universal Hollywood boasts one extra house this year compared to last year (they’ve decided to start calling them “houses” instead of mazes). Additionally, all 8 houses are new this year. 4 of the houses share a concept between Horror Nights in Hollywood and Orlando, but the other 4 are original concepts— simultaneously they’re completely independent of what Orlando is doing.

Despite having an amazing house lineup this year, we actually felt the most impressive experience was actually the new Terror Tram experience…

Terror Tram Featuring Nope & Us

With the recent permanent addition of the Nope set to the Studios Tour, Universal Studios is taking the opportunity to try something quite ambitious with the Terror Tram this year. The storyline still follows the hijinks of the murderous clown, Hollywood Harry, but has the addition of blending two of Jordan Peele’s works in a crossover experience, just for Halloween Horror Nights.

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The Terror Tram is a unique aspect of Universal Studios Hollywood, taking the popular Studios Tram Tour that brings guests onto the working movie sets on property, and drops them off at the Bates Motel on the backlot. On these sets, the villainous Hollywood Harry unravels “Hollywood Harry’s Halloween,” a nightmarish spectacle with a demented cast of characters that winds past the iconic Psycho House, then through Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds set.

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Finally, upon entering NOPE‘s Jupiter’s Claim set, a choreographed massacre is set in motion by Us’ vengeful doppelgangers, The Tethered. The art direction, scale, and scope for this mash-up scene is jaw-dropping. This shouldn’t come as a surprise since the choreography was created by conceptual artist and choreographer Madeline Hollander. Even the costumes worn by the scare actors are from the movie Us.

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Those of us on the team who haven’t watched either of the featured Peele films also concluded this is the coolest thing at Horror Nights this year (and they’ll be streaming some movies soon).

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The sequence is so incredible that we just have to show it to you. Mind you, this scene is so big and well-choreographed that there’s no way to capture all of it in a single video. 

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Let’s leave the backlot and take a peek at each house, starting with our top 3. Coincidentally, we ended up picking all three of the Lower Lot mazes!

1. Universal Monsters: Legends Collide

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Well, we’ve left the backlot, but the mashups continue with Universal Monsters: Legends Collide. The monstrous triple threat of The Wolf Man, Dracula, and The Mummy, each with their own dastardly agenda, are all seeking one thing: the Amulet of Ra. The trio is unrelenting in this house, often doubling or tripling up their scares on the poor passing guests. 

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The Horror Nights team has done a wonderful job grounding this house within its Victorian London shipyard. Everything oozes with production value; the reason this maze is our top pick is the level of detail and art direction. This could almost be a film in and of itself. 

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This is also a dual-coastal attraction— but don’t think of the Hollywood and Orlando versions of this haunted attraction as the same. They tell an overarching narrative but at different parts of the story. So if you get to visit both Hollywood and Orlando this season, be sure to do this one in both parks! 

2. “The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare”

There’s only one word that describes this house: odd. Perhaps that’s why we like it. 

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You’ve heard The Weeknd’s music everywhere— on the radio, while shopping, on commercials…with hits like “Too Late,” “Heartless,” “In Your Eyes”, and “Blinding Lights.” Horror Nights has partnered with musicians in the past, but there’s just something about the contrast of The Weeknd’s smooth voice and dream pop sound with the bizarre and terrifying nature of the story they’re telling.

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The Weeknd’s “After Hours” album is the base for this house’s soundtrack, but they’ve somehow managed to make his music less comforting and more haunting while retaining some swagger. That’s a lot of contrasting things. After Hours Nightmare also manages to have some of the most unique and interesting monsters.

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The horrific man-like toad is just the beginning of what this house has in store, including many instances of The Weeknd himself, live and dead. Interesting to see a musician sign off on his disembodied head being used as a prop so often. 

It’s a difficult one to describe because it’s as we said…odd.

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3. Killer Klowns from Outer Space

MGM’s “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” returns from HHN 2019 to trap guests in a frightening funhouse of murderous clown-like creatures. This really is a funhouse (get it?), albeit a horrifying one full of inventive ways the extraterrestrial clowns want to eat you. 

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Initially, the clowns are almost endearing, funny even. That all changes when you bump into your first human cotton candy ball. Everyone agreed it deserved to be in the top 3— maybe not the top house, but in the top 3. 

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Puppeteering the dead body of the police chief? Scary. But also kinda hilarious. That about sums up Killer Klowns from Outer Space.

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“Don’t worry, all we want to do is kill you”

A lot of what Universal is doing this year is campy. The comedic horror of this house adds some variety to that mix of an otherwise frightening lineup. 

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Here are the remaining 5 mazes (in no particular order)

Halloween

The Halloween series is a (welcome) staple for Halloween Horror Nights and this year Universal returns to the bone-chilling John Carpenter original. This house transports guests into the infamous town of Haddonfield, Illinois on Halloween night, following the events of the film from Michael Myers’ first kill as a child to donning his notorious mask to embark on his brutal rampage.

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Making your way through Michael’s dilapidated home, Michael is seemingly never far away. Silent. Merciless. Relentless. The embodiment of pure evil.

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Universal has done a fantastic job taking much of what made the Halloween 4 house last year so terrifying and dialing it up. There’s almost no point in this maze where Michael isn’t somewhere nearby, and at almost every corner he’s taking a stab at you.

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Yet, somehow, you’re never expecting it. 

The only thing you can expect is Michael Myers. A lot of Michael Myers.

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La Llorona: The Weeping Woman

This house takes the popular Spanish folktale of La Llorona and brings it to life in gruesome detail. It features the titular La Llorona as she terrorizes the living while mourning the children she murdered. In 2011, La Llorona was the maze of the year for Universal. It was so popular with guests that they brought it back in 2012 before moving it to Orlando in 2013. It remains an amazing experience all these years later. 

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La Llorona is easily the most disturbing house this year (especially in a lineup of mostly campy horror houses). It does a wonderful job of telling you exactly who La Llorona is/was and a little bit of what she does before, well, showing you what La Llorona does best.

Maybe it’s the subject matter (a vengeful ghost who drowned her children and herself that roams the earth seeking her next child victims), the creepy narration, the cryptid-like monsters… or maybe it’s just the level of gore, but this house made some of our staff a little squeamish. The final sequences of the house seemingly depart from the traditional image of La Llorona seen in the rest of the house in some incredibly gruesome ways that made us all shiver.

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There’s no doubt that the art direction and staging in this maze are some of the best for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Yet, it was divisive among the team. One member felt it should be in the top 3. What we can agree on is that this maze is freaking scary.

The Horrors of Blumhouse

This year’s Blumhouse maze features two films: Freaky and The Black Phone.

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Freaky, challenges you to outrun serial killer “The Butcher” who has switched bodies with a high school girl after being cursed by an ancient Aztec blade, The La Dola Dagger. Looks can be deceiving as you encounter the sweet-looking teen who is actually “The Butcher” – and she is determined to hunt for more victims.

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In The Black Phone, “The Grabber” is a demented magician best known for his sinister trick of making people disappear… permanently. You’ll find yourself trapped in his “fun” house where the sound of ghostly voices whisper hints on how to escape— but you must tread carefully to outwit and outrun “The Grabber’s” twisted magic.

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That’s the official description, but unfortunately, we felt this was the weakest house. It’s hard to keep track of what’s going on and both parts of the mazes fly by. Regardless, there are some fun moments like “The Butcher” as the teenage girl coming at you with blades, chainsaws, and a neat-o special effect where she cuts a guy in half. 

Scarecrow: The Reaping

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Corn fields are some of the most popular scenes for horror films and this house beckons us back to the farm (no, not that one— stay tuned later this month) for some corny kills. These are cornier than your dad’s jokes because they’re…literally killing people with corn.

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This is a house full of a lot of familiar Halloween elements. The smell of hay, terrifying farmhouse monsters, copious amounts of animal corpses, and plenty of dead homesteaders who crossed mother nature. 

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Speaking of that Farm, drawing some comparisons between Scarecrow and Knott’s Scary Farm’s Pumpkin Eater isn’t unnatural, but between the sheer level of camp and gorgeous production value, Scarecrow has carved itself out as a unique and grisly experience. One of our crew members felt it should’ve been in the top 3 (are you seeing a pattern?).

Universal Horror Hotel

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There’s something about 1920s hotels and horror that go hand-in-hand. Perhaps it’s the idea of being a permanent resident of the hotel’s endless halls. That seems to be what the original owner of this establishment’s vengeful spirit is seeking. 

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The Universal Horror Hotel takes over the former Walking Dead location and there are certainly still plenty of undead inhabitants. In some ways, the way the former owner stalks you reminds us of a more demented version of the Halloween house, albeit with plenty of torched, shambling scare actors. There’s a lot going on in this house, between the undead popping out of every door, the gradual occult story, and a few unique scares.

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Again, one member of the team liked this maze enough that they wanted to include it in the top 3. The heavy use of newspaper headlines to tell the story can make it difficult if you’re not paying attention, but with the clever ways those and other story elements are presented (an entire room’s walls turn into newspapers to explain the charred corpse on the bed) and some neat special effects, the Universal Horror Hotel oozes with cool factor. 

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Halloween Horror Nights 2022 – Scare Zones

To wrap up the scary content, there are three scare zones located on the Upper lot. Although this is a smaller offering than in previous years, with the addition of a sort-of-bonus zone and the arrival of some dark magic, there’s a little more than meets the eye.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

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While not exactly a scare zone, Hogsmeade is now home to Voldemort’s most devoted followers, the Death Eaters. As you enter the village, they’ll beckon you into their alley to exhibit their dark magic. We walked through several times…

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Hogsmeade during Horror Nights is quite striking in contrast to the rest of the park and especially the proper scare zones. Horror Nights is mostly loud, in your face, and trying to scare you. The Wizarding World is ghastly and spooky, with the ethereal Death Eaters haunting the area. The castle also gets some creepy projections.

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While there are truly “safe” zones like the Simpsons and Plaza De Los Muertos, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is the fun, quieter place to hang out during the event. Just keep an eye out for the Death Eaters. 

El Pueblo del Terror

This scare zone is an extension of La Llorona: The Weeping Woman. After guests exit the reaches of La Llorona, they’ll find themselves in the grasp of other supernatural characters from Latin American folklore. 

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As a bonus, there’s a “Haunted Forest” just on the edge of the scare zone that’s a little quieter and full of woodland spooks. It almost seems like it could fit in with the Scarecrow: The Reaping house, but it has some Spanish elements that make it fit in better with El Pueblo del Terror.

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Here’s a video preview of the zone during daytime without monsters…

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Sideshow Slaughterhouse

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Universal really does have a clown problem this year…

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This scare zone turns New York Street into a battle zone as the performers and workers from a seedy carnival sideshow are on a murderous rampage. 

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Clownsawz

This scare zone is placed right at the front of the park scaring guests as they enter…and exit Halloween Horror Nights. There’s no escape. 

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Never give a clown a chainsaw… NEVER!

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Halloween Horror Nights 2022 – Entertainment

It goes without saying that Halloween Horror Nights’ strong point is its mazes/houses. Unfortunately, the area where the event is weakest is theatrical entertainment. There is only one show that takes place during Horror Nights, and it’s the standard fare.

Jabbawockeez

The dance group with the signature masks will be making yet another return to Halloween Horror Nights. Jabbawockeez has been the entertainment staple at HHN for years now. And while they do draw a decent crowd, we would love to see this act get switched up (or switched out!) with something entirely new. Even stealing an idea from Universal Orlando, like the ever-popular Rocky Horror Picture Show scream-along, would be great. 

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Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights: Plaza De Los Muertos

Yes… there is a safe zone of sorts where you can get a drink, some festival food, and sit in the middle of the action without being attacked. You might see some characters roaming about, but their goal isn’t to make you spill your cerveza.

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The center of the Upper Lot is transformed into a celebration of Dia De Los Muertos. There are vendor booths, tables, photo opportunities, and more in the area. It’s the lighthearted and festive heart of the Upper Lot. A really fun place to relax and recharge. 

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There’s even an homage to the La Llorona haunted house nearby. 

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It’s not all about the scares at Halloween Horror Nights, it does take place in a theme park after all! During the event, there will be some select attractions that will be operating. This includes Jurassic World, Transformers, Revenge of the Mummy, the Simpsons Ride, and both attractions in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: The Forbidden Journey, and Flight of the Hippogriff.

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As a reminder, the Death Eaters are roaming this area, a delightfully spooky addition!

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Halloween Horror Nights: Food & Merchandise

HHN is so much more than a collection of scares throughout the night. There’s both food (to maintain your energy to continue being scared) and merchandise (to remember the fond memories of being scared) that you need to be on the lookout for.

Eats and Treats

Across Halloween Horror Nights, there is a whole slew of horror-inspired foods to be aware of. This includes themed bars, BBQ, Plaza de los Muertos, and even some participants in CityWalk. There will be a wide assortment of foods available, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and cannibal-friendly meat-eaters. 

After taking a trip through The Weeknd maze, you will likely need something cool to drink to work down your nerves. Near the maze, you will find The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare Bar where guests can enjoy mixed drinks and appetizers (including pizza fries!) in a late-night club featured in The Weeknd’s music videos and short films.

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On the Lower Lot, keep an eye out for the Killer BBQ From Outer Space in front of the Panda Express. Here, you’ll find sweet and savory items including a BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich, Loaded Mac & Cheese, a massive 22″ All-Beef Hot Dog, Loaded Nachos, Funnel Fries, Acid Pie, and a variety of cocktails.

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And you should also be looking out for Jojo’s Ice Cream that specializes in tasty treats inspired by Killer Klowns From Outer Space like the Killer Kone, Ruijing Popkorn Shake, and Acid Pie Shake. 

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We mentioned it earlier, but the Plaza de los Muertos will be a major focal point for Halloween Horror Nights. Here, you can find two different bar options and a food stall to satiate your appetite.

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The Dia de los Muertos Bar will have craft cocktails like a Calavera Juice, Sugar Skull Punch and a Smoked Margarita in a light-up skull mug.

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The other bar, a Margarita Bar, features all sorts of mixed drinks including a Spicy Strawberry Vodka Margarita, a Muerte Margarita, and a variety of frozen margaritas.

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Also in the Plaza de los Muertos is the Little Cocina which offers delicious eats like Beef Birria Tacos, Cheese Tamales, Esquites, Churro Bites, Chamoy Pineapple Spears, and more.

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And if you like the sugar skulls of Dia de los Muertos, you’ll love the light-up popcorn bucket, which includes free popcorn refills!

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Outside of the park, you can find Halloween treats at CityWalk. Our recommendation is to stop by Voodoo Doughnut for a delicious doughnut that will scare your socks off.

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Halloween Horror Nights Merchandise

You’ll find apparel, souvenirs, drinkware, and collectibles featuring your favorite mazes. Plus, there’s an artist signature series that showcases the legendary Universal Monsters. 

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Additionally, for the first time ever at Universal Studios Hollywood, merchandise based on Lil Boo, a fan-favorite character will be available to remind guests that “Every Day is Halloween.”

Halloween Horror Nights 2022 Tickets

Tickets for Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights are now available. The event began on September 8 and runs through October 31. Here are the costs for each ticket type; pricing varies depending on the date of selection. 

  • General Admission
    •  $72-102
    • One admission to Halloween Horror Nights
  • Admission + Universal Express
    •  $179-$289
    • One admission to Halloween Horror Nights and one-time express access to each maze/ride/attraction
  • Admission + Universal Express Unlimited
    •  $219-$329
    • One admission to Halloween Horror Nights and unlimited express access (per day) to each maze/ride/attraction
  • Halloween Horror Nights After 2 PM Day/Night
    • $112-$154
    • One general admission to the park after 2 pm and same-day evening admission to Halloween Horror Nights
  • Halloween Horror Nights After 2 PM Day/Night + Universal Express
    • $219-$349
    • One general admission to the park after 2 pm and same-day evening admission to Halloween Horror Nights. Ticket includes one-time access to each ride/attraction/seated show during the day PLUS one-time express access to each maze/ride/attraction during Halloween Horror Nights
  • Halloween Horror Nights R.I.P. Tour
    •  $319-$449
    • Ticket valid for one R.I.P. Tour admission to Halloween Horror Nights. Ticket includes a guided walking tour of the event; one-time R.I.P. entry to each haunted house as well as select rides and attractions (based on tour itinerary), reserved seating at a live show (based on tour itinerary) while on the tour with R.I.P. Tour Guide and Universal Express Unlimited access (with R.I.P. credential) at select houses, rides, and attractions for the night of your tour. Daytime admission to the Park is not included.
    • Exclusive Universal Backlot Halloween experience with a private VIP trolley transportation.
    • Gourmet dinner in the private VIP dining room (alcoholic beverages excluded).
    • Special interactive themed photo opportunities with a scareactor.
    • Reserved VIP seating at a live show (while on tour with R.I.P. Tour Guide).
    • Complimentary valet parking (one vehicle).
    • Special VIP entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood where you will receive your commemorative “R.I.P.” credentials and lanyard.
  • Halloween Horror Nights Frequent Fear Pass
    • $199
    • General admission for up to 27 event nights
  • Halloween Horror Nights Ultimate Fear Pass
    • $329
    • General admission for all 33 nights of Halloween Horror Nights 

Halloween Horror Nights runs on select nights starting September 8 through October 31, 2022. We will be back to the event to update this article with more photos, videos, and thoughts about the mazes from this year. So be sure to back on MiceChat.com for more information about Halloween Horror Nights 2022! 

Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights, Death Eaters, Killer Klowns, and Monsters Galore at Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights 2022!


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Let’s Hear From You

Are you looking forward to Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights this year? Is there a particular house you’re excited to check out? What do you think about Universal’s new push for original mazes this year? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below.

Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights, Death Eaters, Killer Klowns, and Monsters Galore at Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights 2022!


 

Update 9/9 – MK & LP

Photos, video, and preview by DustySage with research and additional content by Nathan Villamor. 

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