Let's make this birthday one to remember.

77 years old (Born on January 16, 1948)

Happy birthday, John Carpenter! May your special day be as thrilling and unforgettable as Snake Plissken's daring escape from New York. Your visionary storytelling has given us timeless classics filled with suspense, action, and iconic antiheroes who continue to captivate audiences worldwide.

From the gritty streets of Manhattan prison island to the eerie corridors of Antarctic research stations in "The Thing," you've masterfully crafted cinematic worlds that keep fans on edge decades later. Here's hoping this year brings you even more success—and fewer run-ins with dystopian futures or shape-shifting aliens! Cheers to another legendary chapter ahead; you're truly one-of-a-kind.