Let's make this birthday one to remember.

62 years old (Born on August 28, 1962)

Happy Birthday, David Fincher! May your cake have exactly seven layers—and no mysterious boxes allowed at the party. You've taught us well: if paper bags suddenly start whispering strange philosophies about soap-making…run!

From mind-blowing "Fight Club" plot twists to brilliantly disturbing mysteries in "Se7en," you’ve mastered directing thrilling darkness with cinematic precision. Your meticulous approach reminds us all that perfection takes time (and a fair amount of second guessing from terrified actors).

Here's hoping this birthday is even more narratively satisfying than discovering Tyler Durden's secret identity—or finally unwrapping what's inside John Doe’s sinister package—actually scratch that last part altogether...