TED DOUGHERTY

Making your wildest themes come true

Ted Dougherty is a renowned writer, producer, and director specializing in immersive horror and themed entertainment. With a career spanning over two decades, he has significantly influenced the evolution of Halloween attractions across Southern California and beyond.

After spending 10 seasons as an “undead werewolf” terrifying thousands of guests at Knott’s Scary Farm, Ted expanded his creative horizons, stepping into key roles at leading themed entertainment companies, where he brought his passion for immersive storytelling to life.

BRANDS TED HAS WORKED WITH

Writer/Director

Ted Dougherty is a seasoned writer, producer, and director who has worked in key creative capacities with companies such as Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights, Knott’s Scary Farm, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, Cedar Point Halloween Haunt, FX Network, Lionsgate, Los Angeles Haunted Hayride, Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, Warner Bros Themed Entertainment, Paramount Scares, Plague Productions, and many other prominent large-scale Halloween events.

Author

Ted Dougherty is an award-winning author best known for his book, The History of Knott’s Scary Farm (Ultimate Haunt Publishing 2012; 2024), which won the 2013 Halloween Book Festival Best Non-Fiction Award. In 2024, The History of Knott’s Scary Farm book text was turned into an unabridged audiobook, “delightfully narrated by Dougherty,” stated one review, and won the prestigious Firebird Book Award. His meticulous research and captivating storytelling have made him a respected figure in Halloween literature, chronicling the innovative history of Knott’s Scary Farm.

Educator

A dedicated educator and lecturer, Ted Dougherty shares his extensive knowledge of Halloween-themed entertainment to help ensure the future of these unique experiences is on a positive track. Throughout the years he has presented for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), Transworld Halloween Attractions Show, Midsummer Scream, ScareLA, Haunt X, Seasonal Entertainment Source Leadership Symposium, American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE), Halloween and Party Expo, Hauntcon, Arcadia University, Loyola Marymount University, Themed Entertainment Creative Academy, The Essential Art Department, Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), and several others.

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