On This Day In History – August 31st

A death with star dead, Freddy vs Jason but no Jason, a street fighter and a sling blade slinger.

Seven years ago - In 2015, "Nightmare on Elm Street" director Wes Cravendied from brain cancer. He was 76.

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26 years ago - In 1996, Billy Bob Thornton's brilliant movie "Sling Blade"premiered at Colorado's Telluride Film Festival. The movie went on to earn Billy Bob an Oscar for Best Screenplay.

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34 years ago - In 1988, the metal band Danzig released their self-titled debut album . . . featuring their smash hit "Mother".

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35 years ago - In 1987, the first "Street Fighter" video game was released.

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19 years ago - In 2003, "Death Wish" superstar Charles Bronson died from pneumonia at the age of 81.

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