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Michael Dougherty (II)

Michael Dougherty was born on October 28, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio, USA. He is a writer and director, known for Trick 'r Treat (2007), Krampus (2015) and Superman Returns (2006). See full bio »
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Trick 'r Treat
Trick 'r Treat Writer
(2007)
Krampus
Krampus Writer
(2015)
Superman Returns
Superman Returns Writer
(2006)
X2
X2 Writer
(2003)
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 2019 Godzilla: King of Monsters (screenplay by) (post-production)
 2016 X-Men: Apocalypse (story by)
 2015/I Krampus (written by)
 2012 Trick 'r Treat: Father's Day (Video short)
 2011/III Making Friends (Short) (writer)
 2007 Trick 'r Treat (written by)
 2006 Superman Returns (screenplay) / (story)
 2005 Urban Legends: Bloody Mary (Video) (written by)
 2003 X2 (screenplay)
 2003 Deadtime Stories (TV Short) (creator)
 1996/I Season's Greetings (Short)
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Writing 12 issues of "Ultimate X-Men" with X2 director 'Bryan Singer' and X2 co-scribe Dan Harris for Marvel Comics. See more »

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