Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on November 28, 1946)

Happy Birthday, Joe Dante! May your special day be free of mischievous Gremlins raiding the cake and causing chaos—though we secretly hope Gizmo makes an appearance. From unleashing werewolves in "The Howling" to commanding tiny toy soldiers with attitude in "Small Soldiers," you've always known how to blend thrills, chills, and laughs into cinematic magic.

Your knack for storytelling continues inspiring filmmakers everywhere—even Hawaii Five-O got a stylish reboot thanks partly to your creative touch. Here's wishing you another year filled with imaginative adventures (and fewer midnight snacks turning monstrous). Keep delighting us; just remember: don't feed yourself after midnight!