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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Naked Instinct (1993)
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Puppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge (1992)
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Retro Puppetmaster (1999)
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Edgar Allan Poe's House of Usher (2008)
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Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit & The Pendulum (2009)
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The Wrong Baby Daddy (2026)
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Shrieker (1998)
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Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven (2007)
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Charles Band's Puppet Master: Axis of Evil (2010)
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The Wrong Teacher (2018)
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A Royal Christmas Ball (2017)
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Curse of the Puppet Master (1998)
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The Wrong House Sitter (2020)
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Beach Babes from Beyond (1993)
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Creepozoids (1987)
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Snow White: A Deadly Summer (2012)
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If I Can't Have You (2023)
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The Wrong Boy Next Door (2019)
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The Wrong High School Sweetheart (2022)
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Nightmare Sisters (1988)
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Tall, Dark and Dangerous (2024)
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The Brotherhood IV: The Complex (2005)
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The Wrong Real Estate Agent (2021)
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A Husband for Christmas (2016)
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Frankenstein & the Werewolf Reborn! (2005)
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The Wrong Prince Charming (2021)
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The Wrong Mr. Right (2021)
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The Wrong Blind Date (2022)
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Zombie Lust: Night Flesh (2019)
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Puppet Master: Blitzkrieg Massacre (2018)
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The Wrong Cheer Captain (2021)
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A Neighbor to Die For (2026)
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The Wrong Housemaid (2026)
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The Girl I Want (1990)
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The Wrong Crush (2017)
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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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Witches of the Caribbean (2005)
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The Wrong Wedding Planner (2020)
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Wolves of Wall Street (2002)
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A Perfect Christmas Kiss (—)
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The Brotherhood 2: Young Warlocks (2001)
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The Wrong Student (2017)
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Prey of the Jaguar (1996)
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Witchouse (1999)
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Beach Babes 2: Cave Girl Island (1995)
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Badass Showdown (2013)
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The Wrong Life Coach (2024)
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Grizzly Rage (2007)
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Hansel & Gretel: Warriors of Witchcraft (2013)
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Test Tube Teens from the Year 2000 (1994)
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Prehysteria! 3 (1995)
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Leather Jacket Love Story (1998)
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Deceived by My Mother-In-Law (2021)
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The Wrong Cheerleader Coach (2020)
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Carnage Collection - Puppet Master: Trunk Full of Terror (2022)
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Leeches! (2003)
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Psycho Sideshow: Demon Freaks (2018)
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The Wrong Mommy (2019)
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Million Dollar Lethal Listing (2024)
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Doc Holliday's Revenge (2014)
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The Brotherhood III: Young Demons (2002)
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A Nanny to Die For (2024)
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Mommy's Deadly Con Artist (2021)
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A Christmas for Mary (2020)
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Dr. Alien (1989)
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The Wrong Child (2016)
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The Wrong Man (2017)
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The Wrong Roommate (2016)
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The Sisterhood (2004)
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The Wrong Stepmother (2019)
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Ancient Evil: Scream of the Mummy (2000)
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Bonnie & Clyde: Justified (2013)
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Fatal Fixer Upper (2024)
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Bigfoot vs. D.B. Cooper (2014)
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Lurid Tales: The Castle Queen (1997)
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An Easter Bunny Puppy (2013)
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Deadly Embrace (1989)
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Christmas Together (2020)
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Lady Avenger (1988)
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Prison of the Dead (2000)
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Puppet Master: Blitzkrieg Massacre (2018)
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My Stepbrother Is a Vampire!?! (2013)
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My Mother's Stalker (2019)
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1313: Bigfoot Island (2012)
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Skeletons (1997)
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The Brotherhood VI: Initiation (2009)
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The Wrong Stepfather (2020)
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The Killer Eye (1999)
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Deadly Lessons (2017)
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The Wrong Tutor (2019)
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A Talking Cat!?! (2013)
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Carole's Christmas (2019)
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Swamp Freak (2017)
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A Christmas Cruise (2017)
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A Talking Pony!?! (2013)
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The Wrong Fiancé (2021)
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A Halloween Puppy (2012)
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Blonde Heaven (1995)
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Beastly Boyz (2006)
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1313: Billy the Kid (2012)
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Home Makeover Nightmare (2026)
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Micro Mini Kids (2001)
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A Christmas Intern (2023)
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Witness Protection (2017)
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1313: Actor Slash Model (2011)
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Evil Exhumed (2016)
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666: Kreepy Kerry (2014)
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The Brotherhood (2001)
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The Wrong Friend (2018)
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1313: Night of the Widow (2012)
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The Brotherhood V: Alumni (2009)
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Knock 'em Dead (2014)
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Killer Design (2022)
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Santa's Summer House (2012)
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My Christmas Grandpa (2017)
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The Christmas Campaign (2025)
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The Wrong Cruise (2018)
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Playing with Fire (2008)
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Femaliens: Seduction of the Species (2017)
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Absolution (1997)
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3 Wicked Witches (2014)
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Christmas Matchmakers (2019)
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Ring of Darkness (2004)
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1313: Cougar Cult (2012)
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The Wrong Cheerleader (2019)
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Alien Arsenal (1998)
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Final Stab (2001)
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Petticoat Planet (1996)
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Horrific (2000)
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Videozone: The Making of "Puppet Master III" (1991)
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Tomb of Terror (2004)
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Runaway Christmas Bride (2017)
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The Invisible Chronicles (2009)
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666: Teen Warlock (2016)
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Voodoo Academy (2000)
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Christmas Spirit (2011)
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The Wrong Marriage (2025)
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American Rampage (1989)
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1313: Giant Killer Bees! (2011)
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Murder Weapon (1989)
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666: Devilish Charm (2014)
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1313: UFO Invasion (2012)
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1313: Bermuda Triangle (2012)
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Dreamaniac (1986)
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2: Voodoo Academy (2012)
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Talisman (1998)
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Alien Presence (2009)
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The Wrong Valentine (2021)
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Killer Bash (2005)
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Possessed (2005)
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Sorority Slaughterhouse (2015)
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Totem (1999)
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The Making of Evil (2010)
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Honeymoon in Paradise (2023)
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The Frightening (2002)
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Immortal Kiss: Queen of the Night (2012)
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Asian Ghost Story (2016)
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1313: Wicked Stepbrother (2011)
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Nightfall (2009)
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3 Scream Queens (2014)
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The Dead Reborn (2013)
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Delivering Christmas (2017)
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1313: Frankenqueen (2012)
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Frankenstein Reborn! (1998)
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Stem Cell (2009)
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The Wrong Obsession (2025)
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90210 Shark Attack (2015)
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Bloody Blacksmith (2016)
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1313: Hercules Unbound! (2012)
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Speed Demon (2003)
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1313: Boy Crazies (2011)
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Bikini Goddesses (1996)
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1313: Nightmare Mansion (2011)
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Body Blow (2010)
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1313: Haunted Frat (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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Working Girls (1985)
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Little Miss Innocence (1987)
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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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Men on the Loose (1986)
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Getting Off Campus (1985)
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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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Revenge of the Babes (1986)
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