Writing
Michael Dougherty
EN cinema · 46 credits
Born
28 October 1974 (age 52)
Birthplace
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Michael Patrick Dougherty (born October 28, 1974) is an American writer, director, animator, and producer known for his work in a variety of genre films, both big and small. Beginning his career as an animator and illustrator, Dougherty’s animated work was featured on MTV, Nickelodeon, and a line of "twisted" greeting cards published by NobleWorks. He then co-wrote the blockbuster films X2 and Superman Returns before making his directorial debut with the horror comedy Trick ‘r Treat (2009). Dougherty then directed and co-wrote the holiday horror comedy Krampus (2015). Dougherty co-wrote and directed the blockbuster Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) and co-wrote the story for its sequel, Godzilla vs. Kong (2021). Collectively, Dougherty's work has grossed over two billion dollars at the box office. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Dougherty, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Filmography
Refrigerator Art: My Family
Director
Sam's Harvest
Producer
Sam's Halloween Safety Tips Part 1
Executive Producer
Sam's Halloween Safety Tips Part 2
2026
Sam's Halloween Safety Tips Part 2
Executive Producer
Sam's Halloween Safety Tips Part 3
2026
Sam's Halloween Safety Tips Part 3
Executive Producer
Goodbye Sam
Director
The Ghoul Log: Trick 'r Treat Sam O'Lantern
Writer, Executive Producer
Making Mothra
as Self
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
as Fighter Pilot (uncredited), Director, Screenplay, Story
Krampus
Director, Writer, Producer
Trick 'r Treat: Snowmen
Writer, Director, Executive Producer
Trick 'r Treat: Easter Candy
Writer, Director
Trick 'r Treat: Back to School
Writer, Executive Producer
Trick 'r Treat: Making Friends
Director, Writer, Executive Producer
Trick 'r Treat: Father's Day
Writer, Executive Producer
Trick 'r Treat Rule #1: Wear a Costume
Writer, Executive Producer
Trick 'r Treat Rule #2 - Always Pass Out Treats
Writer, Executive Producer
Trick 'r Treat Rule #3 - Never Blow Out a Jack O' Lantern
Writer, Executive Producer
Trick 'r Treat Rule #4: Always Check Your Candy
Writer, Executive Producer
Trick 'r Treat
Director, Executive Producer, Screenplay
Superman Returns
Screenplay, Story
Urban Legends: Bloody Mary
Screenplay
X2
as Surgeon, Screenplay
Deadtime Stories
Director, Writer
Season's Greetings
Director, Writer, Animation, Editor
Crayons
Director, Writer, Animation, Editor