Happy Birthday, Badass - August 2

It's August 2, maybe you or someone you know has a birthday. And so does iconic horror movie director Wes Craven.

After getting his start in pornographic films, Craven went on to create the horror mega franchise A Nightmare On Elm Street and helm the Scream series, which somehow had even less acting talent than his porn work.

So HAPPY BIRTHDAY to one and all, and to Wes Craven, a badass who thrilled us into insomnia.

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