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- ↑ Zollinger, John (15 November 2007). "Legendary Publisher Hugh Hefner Donates $2 Million to the School of Cinematic Arts". School of Cinematic Arts News. University of Southern California. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ↑ Appelo, Tim. "USC to Premiere 'Shock Value' Film on Unsung Student Heroes Who Reinvented Horror Movies". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ↑ Barone, Matt (2015-02-17). "Shock Value: John Carpenter, Dan O'Bannon and How USC is Responsible for Halloween". Shock Till You Drop. Retrieved 9 March 2015.