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'Sinners' Director Ryan Coogler

'Sinners' Director Ryan Coogler

Update: 2025-04-17
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After the success of Black Panther and Creed, some in the industry wondered why Ryan Coogler's next film, his first completely original story, was a vampire movie. But once you hear how Coogler infused the film with the blues, Mississippi folklore, and his own family history, you will understand why 'Sinners' is far more than just a vampire story.


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'Sinners' Director Ryan Coogler

'Sinners' Director Ryan Coogler

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