Directing

Ted Nicolaou

25 credits available

Biography

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Ted Nicolaou is an American film director, screenwriter and producer.

After graduating from the University of Texas film program, he joined the crew of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) as a sound recordist (and provided the famous van used by the protagonists). Later, he joined Charles Band's Empire Pictures, where he worked as an editor on such films as Ghoulies (1985) and eventually debuted as a director with The Dungeonmaster (1985) and TerrorVision (1986).

His most famous directorial effort is the Subspecies film series. Apart from his feature film projects, he also works in television.

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Ted Nicolaou is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Scum of the Earth (2026), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), Lucky Luke (1992), Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow (2022), Roar (1981), TerrorVision (1986), Trancers (1984), Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981). The recorded credits span 1974 to 2026, including 23 movies and 2 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.