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Send us Fan Mail This week we're breaking down the biggest face-offs, most surprising upsets, and early trends emerging from the first round of this year's Horror Games. With 64 contenders entering the arena and only 32 surviving, we examine the blowouts, the closest calls, and the tributes who fell in battle across all four districts. We also reveal the challenge awaiting the remaining competitors in Round 2 as the games continue. Vote in the Horror Games Support the show Thanks for...
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