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The Strain (2014)

Dr. Ephraim Goodweather (Stoll), the head of Center for Disease Control Canary team, and his colleagues are tasked with investigating a viral outbreak in New York that has the characteristics of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. The Strain was created by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan and stars Corey Stoll, David Bradley, and Kevin Durand.

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Horror
Thriller
Drama

Cast
Kevin Durand , Jack Kesy , Mia Maestro , Richard Sammel , David Bradley , Corey Stoll , Jonathan Hyde
Release Date
July 13, 2014
Seasons
4
Writers
Chuck Hogan
Directors
Chuck Hogan
Showrunner
Carlton Cuse
Story By
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