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Ryan Coogler's new film, "Sinners," a $90 million vampire thriller set in 1930s Mississippi, hits theaters this week. The film, shot in just three months, boasts an all-star crew including Michael B. Jordan and Oscar winners. Coogler credits his close-knit team and efficient pre-production, including Sidney Lumet-style rehearsals, for the rapid turnaround. "Sinners" marks Coogler's first original story, inspired by blues music and his family, exploring themes of community and culture against the backdrop of the vampire genre.

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