Michael J. Epstein

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

0.7663

Gender

Male

Birthday

NO DOB PROVIDED

Age

NO AGE PROVIDED

Place of Birth

NO INFO PROVIDED

Also Known As
  • Michael Epstein

Michael J. Epstein

Biography

Michael J. Epstein is a Los Angeles filmmaker known for social-satire-horror Clickbait (2019), 70s-Euro-vampire Blood of the Tribades (2016), psychotronic-sci-fi Magnetic (2015), and the avant-mystery Ten (2014). He often co-writes, co-directs, and co-produces with his wife, Sophia Cacciola, with their production company, Launch Over.


Credits

I Am an Addict I Am an Addict (2019) Character: The Pyromaniac (Segment: "Pyromania")
An anachronistic public access TV channel plays host to a self-help guru with one goal — to scare viewers out of whatever addiction may be plaguing them. Using his trademarked "Eight Step Action Plan," he covers topics ranging from sex to gluttony, each of them glitching into a terrifying tale of addiction gone wrong. Eight international directors take on these stories, presenting horrifying shorts focused on the darkest and most surreal side of addiction.
Half-Cocked Half-Cocked (2019) Character: Hooligan
A science experiment gone horribly right.
Leopard (Part I) Leopard (Part I) (2018) Character: Dave
Leopard (Part I)
Leopard (Part II) Leopard (Part II) (2018) Character: Dave
Leopard (Part II)
Idioms Origins Volume 1 Idioms Origins Volume 1 (2016) Character: Store Clerk
Idioms Origins Volume 1
Hipster Ghost Hipster Ghost (2017) Character: Michael
A woman moves into an apartment haunted by a mischievous twee apparition.
Sugar Off The Button Sugar Off The Button (2019) Character: N/A
SUGAR OFF THE BUTTON is a short film about being in love. This film was my wedding gift to my husband, Douglas Burgdorff. With selected writing by Ruth Krauss from 1954, and shot on 16mm by Kansas Bowling.
Philia Philia (2021) Character: Dave (segment: Mythophilia)
Eleven film directors explore how abnormal love and pushing the limits of obsession and danger can result in violent and unexpected endings.
PATCH POLYESTER ~ EVIL CLOWN EVIL PATCH POLYESTER ~ EVIL CLOWN EVIL (2016) Character: N/A
PATCH POLYESTER is the only man that might save our world from the dumbing down of the clowns. 70's Faux Grind House trailer -- 2nd supplemental teaser for the main trailer, 'PATCH POLYESTER.'
The Shackling The Shackling (2018) Character: couch TV couple
When super model and movie star Victor is shot on the fashion runway, he is sent to a purgatory chasm where he must journey through a TV archway and confront the demons of fame, fetish and vanity on his quest to redemption, amidst media saturation of the coverage of his apparent death. The Shackling is an experimental independent feature, shot entirely on Super VHS and Super 8 film, which comments on celebrity in a surreal, horrific and hysterical style, complete with comedic commercials interspersed throughout the main plot.
Weekend Vampire Weekend Vampire (2016) Character: Goth band drummer
An ancient vampire is awoken and goes on a night on the town with a chatty millennial. Will she find a way to fit into her new life?
El Loco Nihilismo El Loco Nihilismo (2016) Character: Pierre Kubiak, Paper Connoisseur
A man searches for the meaning of life
Los Locos Dientes Los Locos Dientes (2015) Character: Patients
A man goes to a late night dentist...who might just be a vampire.
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library: Amylee The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library: Amylee (2013) Character: Animated band member
The band fights space dolphins!
El Loco Ojo El Loco Ojo (2013) Character: Number 6 / Subject of Painting
A spy tries to steal a cybernetic eye.
Darling Pet Munkee Presents: Creature Double Feature Darling Pet Munkee Presents: Creature Double Feature (2012) Character: Dirt Thief
In the style of drive-in film and late-night horror television, comprised of two horror spoofs, MONSTER S-I-Z-E MONSTERS and Genuine Soil From Dracula's Castle. Of course, no b-horror schlock-fest is complete with a host! Darling Pet Munkee has got its very own, Dalya, Mistress of the Munkee to introduce this terrifying twosome!
Los Locos Manos Los Locos Manos (2012) Character: Subject of Painting
A former spy is interrogated by a sinister organization.
Magnetostatic Systems Training Video No. 108: The Making of Magnetic Magnetostatic Systems Training Video No. 108: The Making of Magnetic (2016) Character: Self
Magnetostatic Systems Training Video No. 108: The Making of Magnetic
A Trip to Spektor Island: Behind-the-Scenes of TEN A Trip to Spektor Island: Behind-the-Scenes of TEN (2014) Character: Self
A Trip - is a behind-the-scenes feature giving an inside look into the making of TEN.
Merde Merde (2019) Character: Inmate Harvey
An affable oddball comes home one day to find his house ransacked and his most prized possession missing. Two police officers bring him in for questioning and his day goes from bad to worse.
The Big Steep The Big Steep (2021) Character: Keeper of the kettle
A gentleman is horrified to find his AirBnB does not have an electric tea kettle.
Microbudget Marauders 3 Microbudget Marauders 3 (2021) Character: Self
Several independent Filmmakers explain what micro budget movies are and how they make, distribute and market them.
Sitting Duck Sitting Duck (2021) Character: Burglar
A short film.
Micro-Budget Marauders: Micro-Budget Mentality Micro-Budget Marauders: Micro-Budget Mentality (2021) Character: Himself
Micro-budget filmmakers
The Pillow Fright Halloween Special The Pillow Fright Halloween Special (2024) Character: N/A
During a slumber party on Halloween, the Pillow Fright girls are sucked back through time into a 1970's Halloween special where, with the help of some new friends, they must host the show in order to save Halloween and make their way back through time.
60 Seconds 2 Die: 60 Seconds to Die 2 60 Seconds 2 Die: 60 Seconds to Die 2 (2018) Character: safe cracker (segment: "Poisoned")
Horror Anthology "60 second short films that will scar you for a lifetime"
Planchette Planchette (2015) Character: Killer
A carefully planned Halloween party takes a dark turn when the guests discover Ouija is more than just a game.
7 Sins 7 Sins (2020) Character: Pentheus (segment: Pride)
7 Sins is divided into seven segments, each one unique in its voice, acting, story, and style. While the seven deadly sins are cemented in Catholic Theology and are always the same, the interpretation by any single person is always different, and this assemblage is no exception. This film uses the themes within its subtext and introduces, and then wildly perverts, the punishments associated with the 7 Deadly Sins. The overall atmosphere is one of uneasiness that, in addition to a fair amount of disturbing visuals, is amplified by its pulse-pounding soundtrack.
Bite School 2 Bite School 2 (2025) Character: Reynolds/RoboCock/Bobby Zombert
It's a sequel to a movie
Mother Goose's Scary Tales Mother Goose's Scary Tales (2024) Character: Burglar (segment: Sitting Duck)
A mysterious figure adorned in a sinister goose mask delves into a collection of horrifying tales, each more terrifying than the last. Mother Goose promises a rollercoaster ride of terror, featuring a variety of spine-tingling stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Mother Goose's Scary Tales Mother Goose's Scary Tales (2024) Character: Hooligan (segment: Half-Cocked)
A mysterious figure adorned in a sinister goose mask delves into a collection of horrifying tales, each more terrifying than the last. Mother Goose promises a rollercoaster ride of terror, featuring a variety of spine-tingling stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
I Thought His Name Was Blarche I Thought His Name Was Blarche (2021) Character: Juxtapositional Orienting Dimension
A woman and her questionable veterinarian search across dimensions to kill God in order to save Blanche the dog.
The Blood Is the Life The Blood Is the Life (2016) Character: Self
A documentary about the making of Blood of the Tribades
The Blood Is the Life The Blood Is the Life (2016) Character: music
A documentary about the making of Blood of the Tribades
In the Dark In the Dark (2022) Character: N/A
A documentary exploring fears and experiences in the indie horror community.
Micro-Budget Marauders 3: Marketing and Distribution Micro-Budget Marauders 3: Marketing and Distribution (2020) Character: Himself
Third film in the documentary series that looks at low-budget filmmaking.
Dept. of Reincarnation Dept. of Reincarnation (2018) Character: Urinator
After a selfie-taking mishap, a young woman must choose what fate awaits her in the next life. But she must choose wisely!
Bloody Bridget Bloody Bridget (2023) Character: Attacker
Voodoo deity transforms burlesque dancer into a "Valentine Vampire." Blood only whets her appetite--she must eat her victim's beating hearts. A bloody fun horror/comedy by director Richard Elfman, music by Danny Elfman and Ego Plum.
Psycho Ape!! Part II: The Wrath of Kong Psycho Ape!! Part II: The Wrath of Kong (2024) Character: N/A
After being apprehended by police during a big banana heist (and, you know, all the murders from the first film), the Psycho Ape! is put on trial for his crimes and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Spandexorcist Spandexorcist (2025) Character: Rick Rockwell
When Penny’s aunt—a legendary aerobics instructor from the neon-lit, spandex-clad 80s—suddenly passes away under bizarre circumstances, Penny and her friends decide to clean out her retro home. But between the leg warmers and workout tapes, they uncover a cursed article of sportswear that brings an ancient evil to life. As the demon starts possessing Penny, her friends find themselves in a high-energy battle that demands exercise and EXORCISM!
Chainsaw Maidens from Hell Chainsaw Maidens from Hell (2016) Character: Party Band
Blake is captain of the football team and destined for a career in the pro leagues - that is if he passes his chemistry class. But destiny has a way of tackling the toughest of players when demons invade his college and begin to enslave the student body. A divine angel descends to give Blake an invincible suit of super football pads and send him out to battle the forces of evil. Unfortunately, the suit is missing one vital piece - the jock strap. In order to get it back, Blake must descend into the underworld and face the guardians of doom known as The Chainsaw Maidens from Hell. And he's got to do all this while studying for a chemistry quiz.
Bloodhound Bloodhound (2020) Character: Renfield
He's all bite and no bark!
The Transformations of the Transformations of the Drs. Jenkins The Transformations of the Transformations of the Drs. Jenkins (2021) Character: Dr. Jenkins / Dr. Jenkins / Self
Determined to create the ultimate pandemic film, Stephen (who apparently has never heard of an exquisite corpse) brings a team of filmmakers together, believing he has created a brand new genre of filmmaking, they recruit 20 of their friends to each shoot a segment of the film. A lot goes wrong! Michael convinces the team he can program an AI better than Amazon. Bob wasn't invited. Kate has regrets.
For the Love of Metamorphosis For the Love of Metamorphosis (2015) Character: N/A
Would you still love me if...? A couple explores a series of transformations to see if they would still love each other under unique circumstances, including if one was out of time sync, a fish, a Vulcan, or a log. This light-hearted short satires Twin Peaks, Star Trek, Blade Runner, and more...
Hacking at Leaves Hacking at Leaves (2024) Character: Self
Hacking at Leaves documents artist and hazmat-suit aficionado Johannes Grenzfurthner as he attempts to come to terms with the United States' colonial past, Navajo tribal history, and the hacker movement. The story hones in on a small tinker space in Durango, Colorado, that made significant contributions to worldwide COVID relief efforts. But things go awry when Uncle Sam interferes with the film's production.
Fat Fleshy Fingers Fat Fleshy Fingers (2023) Character: Young Grandfather (segment: "The King of Carrot Flowers")
An anthology film that tells the tales of eight hapless souls infected with a monstrous sexually transmitted parasite that holds eldritch powers over its host’s mind.
Kaiju Big Battel: Shocking Truth Kaiju Big Battel: Shocking Truth (2005) Character: Alien Horde
A shocking peak into the world of high stakes monster combat. Shocking Truth features a visit to Dino Kang Jr's Cave, the rise and fall of Silver Potato, Kaiju epic The Swarm, and much more.
What Metal Girls Are Into What Metal Girls Are Into (2017) Character: Metal Guitarist
Three women going to a three day metal festival in the desert find something disturbing in the freezer of their isolated vacation rental.
Bring Us Your Women Bring Us Your Women (2015) Character: King Solomon (segment "Queen of Sheba")
Bring Us Your Women is an international anthology dedicated to women and the pursuit of divinity and freedom. The project seeks to tell existing and re-imagined stories of historic and mythical individuals, each presenting a message of humanity that transcends gender and religion.
Ten Ten (2014) Character: Subject of painting
Ten women spend the night in a supposedly haunted mansion on Spektor Island in December 1972. Crazy superstitions don't stop them from raiding the wine cellar and throwing a party, at least until the first murder.
Happy Horror Days Happy Horror Days (2020) Character: Mr. Keane (St. Patrick's Day)
Voices...HORRIFIC Content...Right Here In The Holiday Of Horrors.
Brides of Satan Brides of Satan (2020) Character: Dewdrop
When a gang of satanic strippers kidnap an innocent young couple, a horrifying scenario ensues. Brides Of Satan is an Action Exploitation Horror film.
2 Die For 2 Die For (2018) Character: Barista (segment: "With Whip"), Murderer (segment: "Witness")
2 Die For is a horror anthology of short horror films from cult underground indie horror filmmakers from across the globe. This fast paced horror compendium of short horror films won't give you time to catch your breath, your heart will race, you will sweat uncontrollably, and you will be shocked to death. An anthology of horror stories helmed by more than 20 directors from the dark depths of horror's underground. What would you do if you only had two minutes to live? ...find out in 2 Die For.
Pride Pride (2020) Character: Pentheus
A segment of the 7 Sins anthology, stand-alone for festival screening only.
The Once and Future Smash The Once and Future Smash (2022) Character: Repo Man
In 1970, Mikey and William both portrayed football cannibal Smash-Mouth in the influential cult hit, End Zone 2. Now, 50 years later, only one can wear the mask.
Magnetic Magnetic (2015) Character: Subject of painting (uncredited)
On December 31st, the Earth will be destroyed. Everything you know will become nothing. Maybe it already has.
Dinogore Dinogore (2020) Character: N/A
A group of college friends head to a remote cabin for the weekend when a mysterious earthquake unleashes a horde of bloodthirsty, subterranean dinosaurs.
Swipe Right Swipe Right (2017) Character: Bill
'Swipe Right' is a musical comedy set in the era of internet dating over the course of one night in New York City.
Salomé: Do Not Dance, My Daughter Salomé: Do Not Dance, My Daughter (2022) Character: Bill
Salomé: Do Not Dance, My Daughter
Fat Fat (2013) Character: Dinner party guest #1
Ken is a man that won't change his ways. Addicted to food, and bad health in general, he is headed on a one way path to an early grave. Despite help from his friends, he does what he wants, until a chance encounter that might just give him the motivation he needs. Fat is a funny, and dramatic look at food addiction. It is an unflinching story based on Mark Phinney's own experiences and writings on the subject.
The Devil's Tail The Devil's Tail (2021) Character: Metal Guitarist (segment 'What Metal Girls Are Into')
A young nurse begins her shift at an old city hospital. After a strange apparition one of the oldest nurse tells her that a patient, Mr. Moore, entered the hospital a few years ago. His body was completely burned after a fire. Mr. Moore was operated urgently by the doctors. But no one wanted to assist him. The pain and drugs had driven him mad... One night one of the nurses went to his room but his bed was empty ... Nothing was heard from him anymore. A bell interrupts the story. The call comes from Mr. Moore´s room…
Clickbait Clickbait (2019) Character: Hollywood Juggler, Donald Trump
A college student who will do just about anything for Internet fame is kidnapped by a fan, and her reluctant roommate is the only one who can save her.
Glossary of Broken Dreams Glossary of Broken Dreams (2018) Character: DeForest Schbeibi
Puppets! Pixels! Anime! Live action! Stock footage! Lumpennerd Johannes Grenzfurthner gives an ideotaining cinematic revue about important political concepts. Everyone is talking about freedom! Privacy! Identity! Resistance! The Market! The Left! But, yikes, Johannes can't tolerate ignorant and topically abusive comments on the "Internet" anymore! Supported by writer Ishan Raval, in this film, Johannes explains, re-evaluates, and sometimes sacrifices political golden calves of discourse. Not to be used with false consciousness or silicone-based lubricant.
A Taste of Phobia A Taste of Phobia (2018) Character: Elijah (segment "Somniphobia")
For this anthology movie, producers Vestra Pictures assigned international directors with a phobia and set them to work making a horror short about it.
Solvent Solvent (2024) Character: Nazi
While searching for Nazi documents in an Austrian farmhouse, a team of experts uncovers a hidden secret buried in its bowels. American expatriate Gunner S. Holbrook becomes obsessed with solving the mystery, and as his sanity wanes, he must confront an insatiable evil.
Grindsploitation Grindsploitation (2016) Character: Bad Guy #1 (segment "John Smith")
Exploitation anthology from the twisted minds of established and up and coming directors from across the globe.
OnlyFangs OnlyFangs (2025) Character: Monster Hunter
A wannabe monster hunter helps a bloodthirsty gang of vampire chicks expand their business by creating a new app to turn their victims into customers.



Our Work is

Designed, crafted, and built with ❤️ for fans of all kinds.



Anime | Movie
2024 Animeperson . All Rights Reserved