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- ↑ Lansdale, Joe R. (March 7, 2018). The Big Book of Hap and Leonard. Tachyon Publications. ISBN 978-1-61696-309-5.
- ↑ Roe-Owen, Kristi (October 4, 2022). "Where You've Seen The Cast Of Interview With The Vampire Before - Looper". Looper.com. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ↑ "Deep Water (2022)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
