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Legendary Comics Announces Ultimate ‘Trick ‘R Treat’ Collection

From Michael Dougherty (Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Krampus), the deliciously dark imagination that created the Halloween classic Trick ‘r Treat, comes the definitive Trick ‘r Treat comic book collection in celebration of the 10th anniversary of this beloved horror saga. Legendary Comics is bringing fans the full compendium of twisted Halloween tales, brought to life by a top-notch team of creators, including writers Zach Shields (Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Krampus) and Todd Casey (Krampus); Eisner Award-winning writer Marc Andreyko (Batwoman); Eisner Award-winning artist Fiona Staples (SAGA); ZID (Skull Island: Birth of Kong; Lost in Space: Countdown To Danger); Stuart Sayger (Bram Stoker’s Death Ship); Stephen Byrne (Green Arrow); Grant Bond (Supernatural); Mike Huddleston (Man Bat); and Christopher Gugliotti (Texas Chainsaw Massacre). Trick ‘r Treat, the graphic novel adaptation of the film, reveals four evocatively illustrated tales of horror interwoven into one unforgettable Halloween night as the unsettling figure known as Sam pays a visit to an unsuspecting community,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 10, 2020
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Clive Barker Confirms “Nightbreed” Series Has Begun Production

For years there have been rumors of a “Nightbreed” series. Clive Barker himself has now revealed during a chat with Coming Soon that the series adaptation of his book is indeed on the way and that Trick ‘r Treat‘s Michael Dougherty is directing. It’s exciting, after 30 years, to go back to these characters and find out who’s still speaking to me, who wants their story told,” Barker told the site. “My tongue isn’t in my cheek when I say that as when I start a piece. It’s listening. The writing is a piece of listening. I’ve always said I was a journalist and what I was reporting on was the space between my ears.” “Nightbreed” centers on a group of underground dwelling half-human/half-monsters who seek refuge from the human world. A reluctant hero, struggling to cope with his new-found supernatural status attempts to lead the group as they are discovered and attacked by humans. Morga Creek’s James Robinson, David

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 5, 2020
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Sam Is Back This Halloween In New ‘Trick ‘R Treat’ Comic Collection

Just in time for Halloween and in celebration of the beloved horror saga, Legendary Comics released today the omnibus of the Trick ‘R Treat comic book collection from the deliciously dark imagination of the film’s creator Michael Dougherty (writer and director of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and the holiday horror hit, Krampus). The celebratory edition—uniting the past two previously released graphic novels for the first time ever and featuring a new special introduction from Dougherty, new cover art, and other cool extras—is now on sale in stores and online. In these unprecedented and hard times, it is important to keep the Halloween spirit alive and I can’t think of a better way to kick off the season than sharing it with the Halloween icon Sam in this special Trick ‘r Treat collection,” said Robert Napton, Senior Vice President of Legendary Comics. “Fans of the film who want to revisit these twisted stories, as well as new readers discovering them

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 23, 2020
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The Battle Begins In New ‘Godzilla: King Of Monsters’ TV Spot

The latest TV spot for Godzilla: King of the Monsters has arrived teasing incredible battle scenes with Godzilla and his biggest foes. King of Monsters, directed by Michael Dougherty, picks up five years after the events in the original film when ancient super-species – thought merely myths- rise again and vie for supremacy leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance. Zhang Ziyi, Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Bradley Whitford, Ken Watanabe, Thomas Middleditch, Charles Dance, and Aisha Hinds star. Godzilla: King of Monsters opens in theaters on May 31, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 17, 2019
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Titans Clash In The New Godzilla: King Of Monsters Trailer

Godzilla faces off against his biggest (and we mean biggest) enemies in the new Godzilla: King of Monsters trailer. Michael Dougherty‘s film pits Godzilla against Titans Rodan, Mothra, and King Ghidorah in an epic battle for earth. Set five years from the first film, “an ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.” Zhang Ziyi, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Kyle Chandler, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Bradley Whitford, Charles Dance, Ken Watanabe, Thomas Middleditch, and Aisha Hinds star in the film directed by Dougherty from the script he co-wrote with Zach Shields. Godzilla: King of the Monsters arrives in theaters on May 31, 2019, from Warner Bros.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 10, 2018
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‘New Godzilla: King Of Monsters’ Teaser Unveiled At Tokyo Comic-Con

The Tokyo Comic-Con is in full swing. At the con, Michael Dougherty was on hand to unveil the brand new trailer for Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Dougherty also teased that the full trailer will be unleashed this week. Set five years from the first film, “ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.” Zhang Ziyi, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Kyle Chandler, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Bradley Whitford, Charles Dance, Ken Watanabe, Thomas Middleditch, and Aisha Hinds star in the film directed by Dougherty from the script he co-wrote with Zach Shields. The King of the Monsters arrives on May 31, 2019. Watch the full Tokyo Comic-Con panel and new teaser below.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2018
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Millie Bobby Brown Faces ‘Godzilla: King Of Mosters’ In New SDCC Trailer

Godzilla has taken over San Diego Comic-Con, next he’ll take over the world. The brand new trailer for Godzilla: King of Monsters is here and reveals a world overrun by god-like creatures. The sequel, from director Michael Dougherty (Trick r Treat), 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 ancient super-species — thought to be mere myths — rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.” Vera Farmiga ( The Conjuring franchise), Ken Watanabe (The Last Samurai) and Sally Hawkins (Blue Jasmine), reprise their roles from the previous film. Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things) makes her feature film debut. Kyle Chandler (The Wolf of Wall Street), Bradley Whitford (Get Out), Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley), Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), O’Shea Jackson Jr.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 21, 2018
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Scream Factory Announces A New Collector’s Edition Of ‘Trick ‘R Treat’!

Halloween is only a few months away (Yay!) and Scream Factory is gearing up to give genre fans a real treat, a Collector’s Edition of Trick ‘r Treat! The special Blu-ray features a new exclusive slipcover with new artwork from Devon Whitehead. As a bonus, if you pre-order directly from screamfactory.com you will score an 18′ x 24″ poster of the limited-edition newly-commissioned art. Only 1,000 of the posters will be made so you better order one quick. Written and directed by Michael Dougherty, this anthology features “five 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 guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank; a woman who loathes the night has to contend with her holiday-obsessed husband; and a mean old man meets his match with a demonic, supernatural trick-or-treater. Trick ‘r Treat stars Anna Paquin, Brian Cox,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 3, 2018
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Godzilla: King Of Monsters Recieves New Release Date

Warner Bros. has given Godzilla: King of the Monsters, directed by Michael Dougherty who co-wrote the film with Zach Shields, a new release date. Originally set to open in theaters on March 22, 2019, the King of the Monsters will now arrive in May of 2019. This go-round Godzilla won’t be alone. Mothra, Rodan, and Godzilla’s ultimate nemesis, King Ghidorah, will be crashing the party. “When these ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.” Zhang Ziyi, Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Bradley Whitford, Thomas Middleditch, Charles Dance, Ken Watanabe, and Aisha Hinds star. Godzilla: King of Monsters will invade theaters nationwide on May 31, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 24, 2018
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‘Godzilla: King Of Monsters’ Star Says The Movie Is Something You’ll Never Forget

Godzilla: King of Monsters, from Trick ‘r Treat director Michael Daugherty, is set to arrive in theater in 2020. Co-written by Daugherty and Zach Shields, the film is the next installment of Legendary’s MonsterVerse and will set the stage for Godzilla’s battle with King Kong. King of Monsters will follow the heroic efforts of the Monarch agency, a crypto-zoological agency that handles gigantic monsters, including Godzilla who will face Rodan, Mothra, and the three-headed King Ghidorah. “When these ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.” Filming recently wrapped for the film which made it possible for actor O’Shea Jackson Jr. to tease the upcoming fight during a conversation with Collider. In the last scene between Godzilla and King Ghidorah, I promise you, you will never forget it, in your life,” the actor promised. “As a nerd, I am foaming at the mouth to get in the editing

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 20, 2018

More from Michael Dougherty

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Legendary Comics Announces Ultimate ‘Trick ‘R Treat’ Collection

From Michael Dougherty (Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Krampus), the deliciously dark imagination that created the Halloween classic Trick ‘r Treat, comes the definitive Trick ‘r Treat comic book collection in celebration of the 10th anniversary of this beloved horror saga. Legendary Comics is bringing fans the full compendium of twisted Halloween tales, brought to life by a top-notch team of creators, including writers Zach Shields (Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Krampus) and Todd Casey (Krampus); Eisner Award-winning writer Marc Andreyko (Batwoman); Eisner Award-winning artist Fiona Staples (SAGA); ZID (Skull Island: Birth of Kong; Lost in Space: Countdown To Danger); Stuart Sayger (Bram Stoker’s Death Ship); Stephen Byrne (Green Arrow); Grant Bond (Supernatural); Mike Huddleston (Man Bat); and Christopher Gugliotti (Texas Chainsaw Massacre). Trick ‘r Treat, the graphic novel adaptation of the film, reveals four evocatively illustrated tales of horror interwoven into one unforgettable Halloween night as the unsettling figure known as Sam pays a visit to an unsuspecting community,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 10, 2020
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Clive Barker Confirms “Nightbreed” Series Has Begun Production

For years there have been rumors of a “Nightbreed” series. Clive Barker himself has now revealed during a chat with Coming Soon that the series adaptation of his book is indeed on the way and that Trick ‘r Treat‘s Michael Dougherty is directing. It’s exciting, after 30 years, to go back to these characters and find out who’s still speaking to me, who wants their story told,” Barker told the site. “My tongue isn’t in my cheek when I say that as when I start a piece. It’s listening. The writing is a piece of listening. I’ve always said I was a journalist and what I was reporting on was the space between my ears.” “Nightbreed” centers on a group of underground dwelling half-human/half-monsters who seek refuge from the human world. A reluctant hero, struggling to cope with his new-found supernatural status attempts to lead the group as they are discovered and attacked by humans. Morga Creek’s James Robinson, David

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 5, 2020
Horror Fuel

Sam Is Back This Halloween In New ‘Trick ‘R Treat’ Comic Collection

Just in time for Halloween and in celebration of the beloved horror saga, Legendary Comics released today the omnibus of the Trick ‘R Treat comic book collection from the deliciously dark imagination of the film’s creator Michael Dougherty (writer and director of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and the holiday horror hit, Krampus). The celebratory edition—uniting the past two previously released graphic novels for the first time ever and featuring a new special introduction from Dougherty, new cover art, and other cool extras—is now on sale in stores and online. In these unprecedented and hard times, it is important to keep the Halloween spirit alive and I can’t think of a better way to kick off the season than sharing it with the Halloween icon Sam in this special Trick ‘r Treat collection,” said Robert Napton, Senior Vice President of Legendary Comics. “Fans of the film who want to revisit these twisted stories, as well as new readers discovering them

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 23, 2020
Horror Fuel

The Battle Begins In New ‘Godzilla: King Of Monsters’ TV Spot

The latest TV spot for Godzilla: King of the Monsters has arrived teasing incredible battle scenes with Godzilla and his biggest foes. King of Monsters, directed by Michael Dougherty, picks up five years after the events in the original film when ancient super-species – thought merely myths- rise again and vie for supremacy leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance. Zhang Ziyi, Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Bradley Whitford, Ken Watanabe, Thomas Middleditch, Charles Dance, and Aisha Hinds star. Godzilla: King of Monsters opens in theaters on May 31, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 17, 2019
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Titans Clash In The New Godzilla: King Of Monsters Trailer

Godzilla faces off against his biggest (and we mean biggest) enemies in the new Godzilla: King of Monsters trailer. Michael Dougherty‘s film pits Godzilla against Titans Rodan, Mothra, and King Ghidorah in an epic battle for earth. Set five years from the first film, “an ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.” Zhang Ziyi, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Kyle Chandler, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Bradley Whitford, Charles Dance, Ken Watanabe, Thomas Middleditch, and Aisha Hinds star in the film directed by Dougherty from the script he co-wrote with Zach Shields. Godzilla: King of the Monsters arrives in theaters on May 31, 2019, from Warner Bros.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 10, 2018
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‘New Godzilla: King Of Monsters’ Teaser Unveiled At Tokyo Comic-Con

The Tokyo Comic-Con is in full swing. At the con, Michael Dougherty was on hand to unveil the brand new trailer for Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Dougherty also teased that the full trailer will be unleashed this week. Set five years from the first film, “ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.” Zhang Ziyi, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Kyle Chandler, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Bradley Whitford, Charles Dance, Ken Watanabe, Thomas Middleditch, and Aisha Hinds star in the film directed by Dougherty from the script he co-wrote with Zach Shields. The King of the Monsters arrives on May 31, 2019. Watch the full Tokyo Comic-Con panel and new teaser below.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2018
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Millie Bobby Brown Faces ‘Godzilla: King Of Mosters’ In New SDCC Trailer

Godzilla has taken over San Diego Comic-Con, next he’ll take over the world. The brand new trailer for Godzilla: King of Monsters is here and reveals a world overrun by god-like creatures. The sequel, from director Michael Dougherty (Trick r Treat), 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 ancient super-species — thought to be mere myths — rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.” Vera Farmiga ( The Conjuring franchise), Ken Watanabe (The Last Samurai) and Sally Hawkins (Blue Jasmine), reprise their roles from the previous film. Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things) makes her feature film debut. Kyle Chandler (The Wolf of Wall Street), Bradley Whitford (Get Out), Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley), Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), O’Shea Jackson Jr.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 21, 2018
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Scream Factory Announces A New Collector’s Edition Of ‘Trick ‘R Treat’!

Halloween is only a few months away (Yay!) and Scream Factory is gearing up to give genre fans a real treat, a Collector’s Edition of Trick ‘r Treat! The special Blu-ray features a new exclusive slipcover with new artwork from Devon Whitehead. As a bonus, if you pre-order directly from screamfactory.com you will score an 18′ x 24″ poster of the limited-edition newly-commissioned art. Only 1,000 of the posters will be made so you better order one quick. Written and directed by Michael Dougherty, this anthology features “five 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 guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank; a woman who loathes the night has to contend with her holiday-obsessed husband; and a mean old man meets his match with a demonic, supernatural trick-or-treater. Trick ‘r Treat stars Anna Paquin, Brian Cox,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 3, 2018
Horror Fuel

Godzilla: King Of Monsters Recieves New Release Date

Warner Bros. has given Godzilla: King of the Monsters, directed by Michael Dougherty who co-wrote the film with Zach Shields, a new release date. Originally set to open in theaters on March 22, 2019, the King of the Monsters will now arrive in May of 2019. This go-round Godzilla won’t be alone. Mothra, Rodan, and Godzilla’s ultimate nemesis, King Ghidorah, will be crashing the party. “When these ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.” Zhang Ziyi, Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Bradley Whitford, Thomas Middleditch, Charles Dance, Ken Watanabe, and Aisha Hinds star. Godzilla: King of Monsters will invade theaters nationwide on May 31, 2019.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 24, 2018
Horror Fuel

‘Godzilla: King Of Monsters’ Star Says The Movie Is Something You’ll Never Forget

Godzilla: King of Monsters, from Trick ‘r Treat director Michael Daugherty, is set to arrive in theater in 2020. Co-written by Daugherty and Zach Shields, the film is the next installment of Legendary’s MonsterVerse and will set the stage for Godzilla’s battle with King Kong. King of Monsters will follow the heroic efforts of the Monarch agency, a crypto-zoological agency that handles gigantic monsters, including Godzilla who will face Rodan, Mothra, and the three-headed King Ghidorah. “When these ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.” Filming recently wrapped for the film which made it possible for actor O’Shea Jackson Jr. to tease the upcoming fight during a conversation with Collider. In the last scene between Godzilla and King Ghidorah, I promise you, you will never forget it, in your life,” the actor promised. “As a nerd, I am foaming at the mouth to get in the editing

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 20, 2018
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