Michael Dougherty
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 X-Men 2 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.
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman (2006)
The history of the comic book superhero, Superman, in his various media incarnations. (more)
The history of the comic book superhero, Superman, in his various media incarnations. (more)
X2
(2003)
Professor Charles Xavier and his team of genetically gifted superheroes face a rising tide of anti-mutant sentiment led by Col. William Stryker. Storm, Wolverine and Jean Grey must join their usual nemeses—Magneto and Mystique—to unhinge Stryker's scheme to ... (more)
Professor Charles Xavier and his team of genetically gifted superheroes face a rising tide of anti-mutant sentiment led by Col. William Stryker. Storm, Wolverine and Jean Grey must join their usual nemeses—Magneto and Mystique—to unhinge Stryker's scheme to ... (more)
Season's Greetings (1996)
This animated twist on Halloween memories involves the traumatic theft of a candy bag on Halloween night. (more)
This animated twist on Halloween memories involves the traumatic theft of a candy bag on Halloween night. (more)
Krampus
(2015)
When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers. (more)
When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers. (more)
We Come In Pieces: The Rebirth of the Horror Anthology Film (2014)
A Short Doc About the Short Form & Anthologies (more)
A Short Doc About the Short Form & Anthologies (more)
Trick 'r Treat (2007)
Four interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: an everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the one guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank, and a bitter old recluse receives an uninvited ... (more)
Four interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: an everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the one guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank, and a bitter old recluse receives an uninvited ... (more)
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
(2019)
Follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ... (more)
Follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ... (more)
Reimagining Rodan (2019)
A look at the newest version of one of Godzilla's greatest rivals. (more)
A look at the newest version of one of Godzilla's greatest rivals. (more)
Monsters are Real (2019)
Why does the fear of monsters resonate in every culture and civilization around the globe? Take a deep dive into the chilling world of our primal fears, a world where the myths and legends of history are not merely fairy tales, but proof of reality. Meet real-life ... (more)
Why does the fear of monsters resonate in every culture and civilization around the globe? Take a deep dive into the chilling world of our primal fears, a world where the myths and legends of history are not merely fairy tales, but proof of reality. Meet real-life ... (more)
Creating Ghidorah (2019)
Making Mothra (2019)
Godzilla: King of the Monsters - Godzilla 2.0 (2019)
Requiem for Krypton: Making 'Superman Returns' (2006)
A detailed behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of Superman Returns. (more)
A detailed behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of Superman Returns. (more)
Crayons (1995)
The first animated short by Michael Dougherty, about a young kid trying to survive in a Catholic school. (more)
The first animated short by Michael Dougherty, about a young kid trying to survive in a Catholic school. (more)
Attack of the Monsters (1994)
Godzilla spoof student film directed by Michael Dougherty. (more)
Godzilla spoof student film directed by Michael Dougherty. (more)
Deadtime Stories (2003)
A mentally disturbed girl becomes suspicious about the activities of her new neighbor. (more)
A mentally disturbed girl becomes suspicious about the activities of her new neighbor. (more)
