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Born on this day in horror history – August 11

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August 11

1983 – Chris Hemsworth who played “Thor” in the films “Thor”, “Thor: The Dark World”, “The Avengers”. He also appeared in “The Cabin in the Woods”, “Snow White and the Huntsman”, “Star Trek” and “Star Trek Into Darkness.”

1976 – Will Fridle, who does voice work for many cartoons, including that of “The Blue Beetle” for “Batman: Brave and the Bold.”

1947 – Director Stuart Gordon whose film credits include “Re-Animator,” “From Beyond,” “Castle Freak” and “Dagon.”

1937 – Anna Massey, daughter of Raymond Massey. Some of her film appearances include “Peeping Tom,” “Frenzy” and “The Vault of Horror.”

1922 – Composer Ron Grainer, who composed the themes for the TV series “Dr. Who,” “Tales of the Unexpected” and the score for the film “The Omega Man.”

1905 – Georges Rigaud who appeared in “Eye of the Devil,” “Santo vs. Dr. Death” and “Horror Express.”

Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth
Stuart Gordon
Stuart Gordon

 

Anna Massey
Anna Massey
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Michael Juvinall

I am a Horror journalist, producer, ravenous Horror fiend, aficionado of the classic Universal Monsters, Hammer Horror, Werewolves, and all things Horror.