Michael Dougherty

Krampus: A Dark Twist on Holiday Traditions

Unwrapping Holiday Fear “Santa Claus is coming to town… but so is something far worse.” Released in 2015 and directed by Michael Dougherty, “Krampus” offers a fresh take on holiday horror films. This dark fantasy spins a tale where a family’s Christmas spirit is tested by a supernatural entity. When the dysfunctional Engel family shuns…

Trick ‘r Treat Unwrapped: Peeling Back the Layers of Fear in the Ultimate Halloween Anthology

Whispers in the Night: An Ode to Halloween’s Eerie Essence in “Trick ‘r Treat” “This is the one night that all sorts of things roam free and pay us a visit.” Such words set the stage for “Trick ‘r Treat,” a 2007 horror anthology directed by Michael Dougherty that weaves together a tapestry of terrifying…