Douglas Tait Raises The Horror Bar At Shreveport’s Geek’d Con

You don't have to book a flight to Los Angeles to rub elbows with the stars this summer. Geek'd Con is bringing Hollywood directly to the Shreveport Convention Center from August 14th through the 16th, 2026.

This massive pop culture event delivers a true comic con experience right to the heart of the Ark-La-Tex. Fans have the rare opportunity to secure professional photo ops and autographs with legendary actors, voice artists, and creators all weekend long.

Another Horror Movie Legend Comes to Shreveport

Geekd Con in Shreveport is expanding the celebrity guest list for the 2026 event. The convention is officially adding celebrated stuntman Douglas Tait to the upcoming roster.

Tait is widely known for bringing terrifying creatures and iconic slashers to life on the big screen. He famously appeared in the slasher crossover Freddy vs Jason as the legendary Jason Voorhees.

A Rare Horror Movies Milestone

By donning the hockey mask, Tait cemented his place in horror cinema history. He later made history again when he took a turn as Michael Myers in the film Halloween Kills.

This accomplishment makes him one of only two actors in the history of cinema to play both Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers on the big screen. Tom Morga is the only other performer to achieve this rare milestone...making Tait a highly sought after guest for horror enthusiasts.

Beyond The Slasher Genre

Beyond his slasher milestones, Tait has an incredible resume of practical effects and monster roles. He appeared as the vengeful boar creature Gruagach in the Hellboy reboot and the terrifying Werewolf in Annabelle Comes Home.

He also portrayed the Long Face Bar Alien in Star Trek, a Frost Giant in Thor, and the primary antagonist Malivore in the television series Legacies. Television audiences will easily recognize him as the Sasquatch in the wildly popular Jack Links Beef Jerky commercials.

Tait recently brought his imposing physical presence to the massive video game adaptation Five Nights at Freddy's 2. He stepped inside a heavy practical suit to portray the terrifying animatronic character Withered Chica for the record-breaking cinematic sequel. Navigating the physically demanding role required extensive creature acting experience...making him the perfect fit to bring the digital monster into the real world.

Ticketing And Photo Information

For ultimate horror fans, Tait will be appearing for both Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers in costume photo ops at Geekd Con this year. These unique photo opportunities offer attendees a chance to stand directly next to the cinematic legends.

Tickets for the convention are currently on sale at ShreveportComicCon.com for all weekend access. Including VIP experiences that provide once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.

Be a Vendor At Geek'd Con

The 2026 vendor floor plan is currently taking shape at the Shreveport Convention Center. Local businesses and traveling exhibitors looking to claim their territory can start the registration process over at ShreveportGeeks.com.

For the fans looking to map out their weekend, GeekdCon.com is your ultimate resource. Keep an eye on the site for ticket updates, final guest announcements, and the complete schedule of events.