Michael J. Epstein

Michael J. Epstein

CinematographerActorEditorWriterLighting 2005–2025 (20 year career)
4.6 avg rating

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.

Known For

Filmography

Acting (74)

Movies (74)

Bite School 2

Bite School 2

2025

as Reynolds/RoboCock/Bobby Zombert

OnlyFangs

OnlyFangs

2025

as Monster Hunter

Spandexorcist

Spandexorcist

2025

as Rick Rockwell

Solvent

Solvent

2024

as Nazi

5.0
Hacking at Leaves

Hacking at Leaves

2024

as Self

Mother Goose's Scary Tales

Mother Goose's Scary Tales

2024

as Burglar (segment: Sitting Duck)

The Pillow Fright Halloween Special

The Pillow Fright Halloween Special

2024
Psycho Ape!! Part II: The Wrath of Kong

Psycho Ape!! Part II: The Wrath of Kong

2024
Fat Fleshy Fingers

Fat Fleshy Fingers

2023

as Young Grandfather (segment: "The King of Carrot Flowers")

Bloody Bridget

Bloody Bridget

2023

as Attacker

4.0
In the Dark

In the Dark

2022
The Once and Future Smash

The Once and Future Smash

2022

as Repo Man

5.7
Salomé: Do Not Dance, My Daughter

Salomé: Do Not Dance, My Daughter

2022

as Bill

Microbudget Marauders 3

Microbudget Marauders 3

2021

as Self

The Devil's Tail

The Devil's Tail

2021

as Metal Guitarist (segment 'What Metal Girls Are Into')

5.8
Sitting Duck

Sitting Duck

2021

as Burglar

Philia

Philia

2021

as Dave (segment: Mythophilia)

The Transformations of the Transformations of the Drs. Jenkins

The Transformations of the Transformations of the Drs. Jenkins

2021

as Dr. Jenkins / Dr. Jenkins / Self

The Big Steep

The Big Steep

2021

as Keeper of the kettle

Micro-Budget Marauders: Micro-Budget Mentality

Micro-Budget Marauders: Micro-Budget Mentality

2021

as Himself

I Thought His Name Was Blarche

I Thought His Name Was Blarche

2021

as Juxtapositional Orienting Dimension

Brides of Satan

Brides of Satan

2020

as Dewdrop

3.8
7 Sins

7 Sins

2020

as Pentheus (segment: Pride)

4.0
Dinogore

Dinogore

2020
4.0
Bloodhound

Bloodhound

2020

as Renfield

10.0
Happy Horror Days

Happy Horror Days

2020

as Mr. Keane (St. Patrick's Day)

7.2
Pride

Pride

2020

as Pentheus

Micro-Budget Marauders 3: Marketing and Distribution

Micro-Budget Marauders 3: Marketing and Distribution

2020

as Himself

Sugar Off The Button

Sugar Off The Button

2019
Merde

Merde

2019

as Inmate Harvey

I Am an Addict

I Am an Addict

2019

as The Pyromaniac (Segment: "Pyromania")

Clickbait

Clickbait

2019

as Hollywood Juggler, Donald Trump

4.5
Half-Cocked

Half-Cocked

2019

as Hooligan

Dept. of Reincarnation

Dept. of Reincarnation

2018

as Urinator

A Taste of Phobia

A Taste of Phobia

2018

as Elijah (segment "Somniphobia")

3.4
2 Die For

2 Die For

2018

as Barista (segment: "With Whip"), Murderer (segment: "Witness")

3.5
The Shackling

The Shackling

2018

as couch TV couple

60 Seconds 2 Die: 60 Seconds to Die 2

60 Seconds 2 Die: 60 Seconds to Die 2

2018

as safe cracker (segment: "Poisoned")

Glossary of Broken Dreams

Glossary of Broken Dreams

2018

as DeForest Schbeibi

6.8
Behind the Force: Making the Streets Run Red

Behind the Force: Making the Streets Run Red

2018

as Self

Leopard (Part I)

Leopard (Part I)

2018

as Dave

Leopard (Part II)

Leopard (Part II)

2018

as Dave

Swipe Right

Swipe Right

2017

as Bill

Hipster Ghost

Hipster Ghost

2017

as Michael

What Metal Girls Are Into

What Metal Girls Are Into

2017

as Metal Guitarist

5.7
Idioms Origins Volume 1

Idioms Origins Volume 1

2016

as Store Clerk

Chainsaw Maidens from Hell

Chainsaw Maidens from Hell

2016

as Party Band

1.0
El Loco Nihilismo

El Loco Nihilismo

2016

as Pierre Kubiak, Paper Connoisseur

Grindsploitation

Grindsploitation

2016

as Bad Guy #1 (segment "John Smith")

5.1
PATCH POLYESTER ~ EVIL CLOWN EVIL

PATCH POLYESTER ~ EVIL CLOWN EVIL

2016
Weekend Vampire

Weekend Vampire

2016

as Goth band drummer

4.0
The Blood Is the Life

The Blood Is the Life

2016

as Self

Magnetostatic Systems Training Video No. 108: The Making of Magnetic

Magnetostatic Systems Training Video No. 108: The Making of Magnetic

2016

as Self

Magnetic

Magnetic

2015

as Subject of painting (uncredited)

7.4
Los Locos Dientes

Los Locos Dientes

2015

as Patients

Bring Us Your Women

Bring Us Your Women

2015

as King Solomon (segment "Queen of Sheba")

8.0
Planchette

Planchette

2015

as Killer

For the Love of Metamorphosis

For the Love of Metamorphosis

2015
Ten

Ten

2014

as Subject of painting

3.7
Uncut

Uncut

2014

as Self - Red Team Captain

A Trip to Spektor Island: Behind-the-Scenes of TEN

A Trip to Spektor Island: Behind-the-Scenes of TEN

2014

as Self

Fat

Fat

2013

as Dinner party guest #1

4.9
El Loco Ojo

El Loco Ojo

2013

as Number 6 / Subject of Painting

The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library: Amylee

The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library: Amylee

2013

as Animated band member

Darling Pet Munkee Presents: Creature Double Feature

Darling Pet Munkee Presents: Creature Double Feature

2012

as Dirt Thief

Los Locos Manos

Los Locos Manos

2012

as Subject of Painting

Kaiju Big Battel: Shocking Truth

Kaiju Big Battel: Shocking Truth

2005

as Alien Horde

Worthless

Worthless

as Gary

Robot Dracula

Robot Dracula

as Reynolds / Bobby Zombert / RoboCock

An LA Christmas Story

An LA Christmas Story

as Felix Finklestein

Microwave Massacre 2: Undead Leftovers!

Microwave Massacre 2: Undead Leftovers!

as V

Padre Morte

Padre Morte

as Iron Spine

Wake Not the Dead

Wake Not the Dead

as You Guys

The Ringing

The Ringing

as Jack

Crew (193)

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Movies (189)

The Mystery of Emma Thorn

The Mystery of Emma Thorn

2025

Digital Imaging Technician

3.0
The Mystery of Emma Thorn

The Mystery of Emma Thorn

2025

First Assistant Camera

3.0
Bite School 2

Bite School 2

2025

Editor

Bite School 2

Bite School 2

2025

Writer

Bart & Bobbi Kill Each Other

Bart & Bobbi Kill Each Other

2025

Camera Operator

Bart & Bobbi Kill Each Other

Bart & Bobbi Kill Each Other

2025

Gaffer

Bart & Bobbi Kill Each Other

Bart & Bobbi Kill Each Other

2025

Producer

Bart & Bobbi Kill Each Other

Bart & Bobbi Kill Each Other

2025

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

A Hard Place

A Hard Place

2025

Writer

3.0
Return to Dark City

Return to Dark City

2025

Sound

Day of the Dad

Day of the Dad

2025

Co-Producer

Day of the Dad

Day of the Dad

2025

Editor

Day of the Dad

Day of the Dad

2025

Second Assistant Camera

Smash the Competition

Smash the Competition

2024

Director

Fly Route on the Wall

Fly Route on the Wall

2024

Director

Slasher Fetish

Slasher Fetish

2024

Cinematography

Blender Memories

Blender Memories

2024

Director

American Terror Tales 3

American Terror Tales 3

2024

Director of Photography

2.0
American Terror Tales 3

American Terror Tales 3

2024

Editor

2.0
American Terror Tales 3

American Terror Tales 3

2024

Writer

2.0
Psycho Ape!! Part II: The Wrath of Kong

Psycho Ape!! Part II: The Wrath of Kong

2024

Producer

Open Wide

Open Wide

2024

Director

Dear Diary

Dear Diary

2024

Director

Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

2024

Director

Craving

Craving

2023

Camera Operator

4.6
Craving

Craving

2023

Gaffer

4.6
Fat Fleshy Fingers

Fat Fleshy Fingers

2023

Editor

Fat Fleshy Fingers

Fat Fleshy Fingers

2023

Post Production Supervisor

Fat Fleshy Fingers

Fat Fleshy Fingers

2023

Producer

Fat Fleshy Fingers

Fat Fleshy Fingers

2023

Sound

Fat Fleshy Fingers

Fat Fleshy Fingers

2023

Visual Effects

Fat Fleshy Fingers

Fat Fleshy Fingers

2023

Writer

Kill Dolly Kill

Kill Dolly Kill

2023

Editor

1.0
Don't F**k with Anne Margaret

Don't F**k with Anne Margaret

2023

Assistant Camera

The Once and Future Smash

The Once and Future Smash

2022

Director

5.7
The Once and Future Smash

The Once and Future Smash

2022

Producer

5.7
The Once and Future Smash

The Once and Future Smash

2022

Writer

5.7
13 Minutes of Horror: Sci-Fi Horror

13 Minutes of Horror: Sci-Fi Horror

2022

Editor

Reel Trouble

Reel Trouble

2022

Editor

Reel Trouble

Reel Trouble

2022

Producer

Reel Trouble

Reel Trouble

2022

Sound

Memento Mori

Memento Mori

2022

Editor

Memento Mori

Memento Mori

2022

Sound Designer

Meat Friend

Meat Friend

2022

Editor

7.0
Meat Friend

Meat Friend

2022

Sound

7.0
Meat Friend

Meat Friend

2022

Visual Effects

7.0
The Transformations of the Transformations of the Drs. Jenkins

The Transformations of the Transformations of the Drs. Jenkins

2021

Director

The Transformations of the Transformations of the Drs. Jenkins

The Transformations of the Transformations of the Drs. Jenkins

2021

Producer

The Transformations of the Transformations of the Drs. Jenkins

The Transformations of the Transformations of the Drs. Jenkins

2021

Writer

I Thought His Name Was Blarche

I Thought His Name Was Blarche

2021

Director

I Thought His Name Was Blarche

I Thought His Name Was Blarche

2021

Writer

7 Sins

7 Sins

2020

Director

4.0
7 Sins

7 Sins

2020

Editor

4.0
7 Sins

7 Sins

2020

Music

4.0
7 Sins

7 Sins

2020

Writer

4.0
Disco Graveyard

Disco Graveyard

2020

Editor

Bloodhound

Bloodhound

2020

Editor

10.0
Bloodhound

Bloodhound

2020

Writer

10.0
Darling Pet Monkey

Darling Pet Monkey

2020

Producer

Darling Pet Monkey

Darling Pet Monkey

2020

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Darling Pet Monkey

Darling Pet Monkey

2020

Sound Recordist

Tea Time

Tea Time

2020

Camera Operator

Tea Time

Tea Time

2020

Gaffer

Pride

Pride

2020

Director

Pride

Pride

2020

Editor

Pride

Pride

2020

Original Music Composer

Pride

Pride

2020

Writer

Consider the Titanic

Consider the Titanic

2020

Editor

Shiny Diamonds

Shiny Diamonds

2020

Producer

The Obliteration of the Chickens

The Obliteration of the Chickens

2019

Editor

6.0
Dirty D: Jelly

Dirty D: Jelly

2019

Cinematography

Dirty D: Jelly

Dirty D: Jelly

2019

Director

Dirty D: Jelly

Dirty D: Jelly

2019

Editor

Re-Home

Re-Home

2019

Boom Operator

7.0
Re-Home

Re-Home

2019

Gaffer

7.0
Re-Home

Re-Home

2019

Sound Recordist

7.0
The Dial Tone of Doom

The Dial Tone of Doom

2019

Cinematography

The Dial Tone of Doom

The Dial Tone of Doom

2019

Director

The Dial Tone of Doom

The Dial Tone of Doom

2019

Editor

The Dial Tone of Doom

The Dial Tone of Doom

2019

Writer

I Am an Addict

I Am an Addict

2019

Director

Clickbait

Clickbait

2019

Camera Operator

4.5
Clickbait

Clickbait

2019

Director

4.5
Clickbait

Clickbait

2019

Original Music Composer

4.5
Clickbait

Clickbait

2019

Producer

4.5
Clickbait

Clickbait

2019

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

4.5
Clickbait

Clickbait

2019

Writer

4.5
Direct to Video: Straight to Video Horror of the 90s

Direct to Video: Straight to Video Horror of the 90s

2019

Camera Operator

4.6
Direct to Video: Straight to Video Horror of the 90s

Direct to Video: Straight to Video Horror of the 90s

2019

Sound

4.6
Eagle Rock

Eagle Rock

2019

Sound Mixer

Half-Cocked

Half-Cocked

2019

Assistant Director

Half-Cocked

Half-Cocked

2019

Producer

Half-Cocked

Half-Cocked

2019

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Umbilicus Desidero

Umbilicus Desidero

2019

Director

Dept. of Reincarnation

Dept. of Reincarnation

2018

Camera Operator

Dept. of Reincarnation

Dept. of Reincarnation

2018

Editor

Dept. of Reincarnation

Dept. of Reincarnation

2018

Sound

A Taste of Phobia

A Taste of Phobia

2018

Director

3.4
A Taste of Phobia

A Taste of Phobia

2018

Editor

3.4
A Taste of Phobia

A Taste of Phobia

2018

Music

3.4
A Taste of Phobia

A Taste of Phobia

2018

Sound

3.4
A Taste of Phobia

A Taste of Phobia

2018

Writer

3.4
Trashsploitation

Trashsploitation

2018

Director

4.0
Trashsploitation

Trashsploitation

2018

Director of Photography

4.0
Trashsploitation

Trashsploitation

2018

Music

4.0
2 Die For

2 Die For

2018

Director of Photography

3.5
2 Die For

2 Die For

2018

Music

3.5
2 Die For

2 Die For

2018

Producer

3.5
Manos Returns

Manos Returns

2018

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

2.9
60 Seconds 2 Die: 60 Seconds to Die 2

60 Seconds 2 Die: 60 Seconds to Die 2

2018

Cinematography

60 Seconds 2 Die: 60 Seconds to Die 2

60 Seconds 2 Die: 60 Seconds to Die 2

2018

Director

60 Seconds 2 Die: 60 Seconds to Die 2

60 Seconds 2 Die: 60 Seconds to Die 2

2018

Editor

60 Seconds 2 Die: 60 Seconds to Die 2

60 Seconds 2 Die: 60 Seconds to Die 2

2018

Music

60 Seconds 2 Die: 60 Seconds to Die 2

60 Seconds 2 Die: 60 Seconds to Die 2

2018

Sound

60 Seconds 2 Die: 60 Seconds to Die 2

60 Seconds 2 Die: 60 Seconds to Die 2

2018

Writer

Conspiracy X

Conspiracy X

2018

Cinematography

1.6
Conspiracy X

Conspiracy X

2018

Director

1.6
Conspiracy X

Conspiracy X

2018

Editor

1.6
Conspiracy X

Conspiracy X

2018

Music

1.6
Conspiracy X

Conspiracy X

2018

Sound

1.6
Glossary of Broken Dreams

Glossary of Broken Dreams

2018

Camera Operator

6.8
Leopard (Part I)

Leopard (Part I)

2018

Editor

Leopard (Part I)

Leopard (Part I)

2018

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Leopard (Part II)

Leopard (Part II)

2018

Editor

Leopard (Part II)

Leopard (Part II)

2018

Sound

The Streets Run Red

The Streets Run Red

2017

Camera Operator

1.0
For a Good Time, Call...

For a Good Time, Call...

2017

Boom Operator

6.2
For a Good Time, Call...

For a Good Time, Call...

2017

Sound Mixer

6.2
60 Seconds to Die

60 Seconds to Die

2017

Director

7.7
Dyin' Ryan

Dyin' Ryan

2017

Sound

Hipster Ghost

Hipster Ghost

2017

Editor

Hipster Ghost

Hipster Ghost

2017

Music

Hipster Ghost

Hipster Ghost

2017

Producer

Hipster Ghost

Hipster Ghost

2017

Sound

Hipster Ghost

Hipster Ghost

2017

Visual Effects

Hipster Ghost

Hipster Ghost

2017

Writer

The Greatest Question Facing the Future of Science and Robotics

The Greatest Question Facing the Future of Science and Robotics

2017

Sound

Thirteen

Thirteen

2016

Cinematography

Grindsploitation 2: The Lost Reels

Grindsploitation 2: The Lost Reels

2016

Director

2.5
Blood of the Tribades

Blood of the Tribades

2016

Director

4.5
Blood of the Tribades

Blood of the Tribades

2016

Director of Photography

4.5
Blood of the Tribades

Blood of the Tribades

2016

Editor

4.5
Blood of the Tribades

Blood of the Tribades

2016

Executive Producer

4.5
Blood of the Tribades

Blood of the Tribades

2016

Original Music Composer

4.5
Blood of the Tribades

Blood of the Tribades

2016

Producer

4.5
Blood of the Tribades

Blood of the Tribades

2016

Sound

4.5
Blood of the Tribades

Blood of the Tribades

2016

Writer

4.5
The Blood Is the Life

The Blood Is the Life

2016

Director

The Blood Is the Life

The Blood Is the Life

2016

Director of Photography

The Blood Is the Life

The Blood Is the Life

2016

Editor

The Blood Is the Life

The Blood Is the Life

2016

Producer

The Blood Is the Life

The Blood Is the Life

2016

Writer

Party Time: The Music of Return of the Living Dead

Party Time: The Music of Return of the Living Dead

2016

Camera Operator

Party Time: The Music of Return of the Living Dead

Party Time: The Music of Return of the Living Dead

2016

Sound

The Ungovernable Force

The Ungovernable Force

2015

Assistant Camera

2.7
The Ungovernable Force

The Ungovernable Force

2015

Boom Operator

2.7
The Ungovernable Force

The Ungovernable Force

2015

Camera Operator

2.7
The Ungovernable Force

The Ungovernable Force

2015

Sound Editor

2.7
The Ungovernable Force

The Ungovernable Force

2015

Sound Mixer

2.7
Magnetic

Magnetic

2015

Director

7.4
Magnetic

Magnetic

2015

Original Music Composer

7.4
Magnetic

Magnetic

2015

Producer

7.4
Magnetic

Magnetic

2015

Writer

7.4
Gay Jesus

Gay Jesus

2015

Camera Operator

4.0
Gay Jesus

Gay Jesus

2015

Sound Mixer

4.0
Bring Us Your Women

Bring Us Your Women

2015

Director

8.0
Bring Us Your Women

Bring Us Your Women

2015

Producer

8.0
Planchette

Planchette

2015

Boom Operator

Planchette

Planchette

2015

Cinematography

Planchette

Planchette

2015

Music

Planchette

Planchette

2015

Sound Recordist

Innsmouth

Innsmouth

2015

Boom Operator

5.0
Innsmouth

Innsmouth

2015

Sound Mixer

5.0
For the Love of Metamorphosis

For the Love of Metamorphosis

2015

Director

For the Love of Metamorphosis

For the Love of Metamorphosis

2015

Director of Photography

For the Love of Metamorphosis

For the Love of Metamorphosis

2015

Editor

For the Love of Metamorphosis

For the Love of Metamorphosis

2015

Producer

For the Love of Metamorphosis

For the Love of Metamorphosis

2015

Sound

For the Love of Metamorphosis

For the Love of Metamorphosis

2015

Writer

Honky Holocaust

Honky Holocaust

2014

Sound Editor

4.0
Ten

Ten

2014

Director

3.7
Ten

Ten

2014

Producer

3.7
Ten

Ten

2014

Writer

3.7
I Feel Really Homesick Sometimes

I Feel Really Homesick Sometimes

Boom Operator

I Feel Really Homesick Sometimes

I Feel Really Homesick Sometimes

Gaffer

I Feel Really Homesick Sometimes

I Feel Really Homesick Sometimes

Sound Mixer

Hag

Hag

Thanks

Wake Not the Dead

Wake Not the Dead

Boom Operator

Wake Not the Dead

Wake Not the Dead

Sound Mixer