Let's make this birthday one to remember.

89 years old (Born on August 29, 1935)

Happy Birthday, William Friedkin! May your day be filled with more excitement than a high-speed chase through Brooklyn in "The French Connection," and fewer surprises than Father Merrin encountered in "The Exorcist." Your films have terrified us, thrilled us, and taught generations never to underestimate pea soup.

From gritty detectives to possessed teenagers, you've mastered the art of storytelling that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. Here's hoping this birthday brings you as much joy as your cinematic masterpieces have brought suspense—and may it be completely demon-free. Cheers to another year that's anything but ordinary!