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Happy Birthday, Ray Harryhausen!

Today marks the 103rd birthday of cinema legend Ray Harryhausen. Whether you grew up with his films or have never heard of him, chances are that you’re familiar with his work, especially if you’re a fan of movie monsters like I am.

The Rhedosaurus // The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms // Warner Bros., 1953 // Public Domain

Never seen The 7th Voyage of Sinbad or Jason and the Argonauts? Don’t know what a Rhedosaurus or an Ymir is? Go check them out. They’re all great! Not to mention that Harryhausen’s special effects work has inspired thousands of storytellers, filmmakers, and video game designers all over the world. Ten years after his passing, his legacy is still going strong. Monster rule!

The Ymir // 20 Million Miles to Earth // Columbia Pictures, 1957 // Public Domain
Jason vs. the Hydra // Jason and the Argonauts // Columbia Pictures, 1963 // Public Domain
It Came from Beneath the Sea // Columbia Pictures, 1955 // Public Domain

Happy Birthday, Ray Harryhausen. May you never be forgotten.