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Elena Sheppard

Elena Sheppard is a freelance writer working on her debut book for St. Martin's Press. She writes about television, books, theater, film, and general "culture". Her writing has been featured many places including The New York Times, Vogue, NBC and here on The Daily Beast. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @eleshepp.

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WILD SHOW ALERT!

The Nightmare Cruise With a Killer Duck Furry on the Loose

Hulu’s latest British import, “Wreck,” promises viewers a murderer wreaking havoc on a cruise ship while dressed in a furry costume as a duck—plus a “Talented Mr. Ripley” twist.

Elena Sheppard

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PHOTO DUMPS!

The ‘Outer Banks’ Cast Instagrams Are More Fun Than the Show

There’s no greater fan service than stars of popular shows posting carousels of photos providing the cast is actually friends IRL. The stars of “Outer Banks” are the best at it.

Elena Sheppard

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