MICHAEL J. EPSTEIN
Michael J. Epstein
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: TBA
Place of Birth: Unknown
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.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
Bite School 2Reynolds/RoboCock/Bobby Zombert
2025·
OnlyFangsMonster Hunter
Hooligan (segment: Half-Cocked), Burglar (segment: Sitting Duck)
2022·
In the Dark2021·
Sitting DuckBurglar
Self
Dr. Jenkins / Dr. Jenkins / Self
2021·
The Big SteepKeeper of the kettle
2021·
PhiliaDave (segment: Mythophilia)
2020·
Dinogore2020·
Brides of SatanDewdrop
2020·
Happy Horror DaysMr. Keane (St. Patrick's Day)
2020·
BloodhoundRenfield
2020·
7 SinsPentheus (segment: Pride)
2020·
PridePentheus
2019·
MerdeInmate Harvey
2019·
Sugar Off The Button2018·
The Shacklingcouch TV couple
2016·
El Loco NihilismoPierre Kubiak, Paper Connoisseur
2016·
Weekend VampireGoth band drummer
2015·
Los Locos DientesPatients
2015·
MagneticSubject of painting (uncredited)
2014·
UncutSelf - Red Team Captain
Animated band member
2013·
FatDinner party guest #1
2013·
El Loco OjoNumber 6 / Subject of Painting
Dirt Thief
2012·
Los Locos ManosSubject of Painting
Alien Horde
TBA·
WorthlessGary
2023·
Bloody BridgetAttacker
TBA·
Robot DraculaReynolds / Bobby Zombert / RoboCock
2024·
SolventNazi
Felix Finklestein
You Guys
2024·
Hacking at LeavesSelf
2023·
Fat Fleshy FingersYoung Grandfather (segment: "The King of Carrot Flowers")
Bill
Repo Man
Himself
2021·
The Devil's TailMetal Guitarist
Juxtapositional Orienting Dimension
2019·
Half-CockedHooligan
2019·
I Am an AddictThe Pyromaniac (Segment: "Pyromania")
2019·
ClickbaitHollywood Juggler, Donald Trump
Urinator
2018·
2 Die ForBarista (segment: "With Whip"), Murderer (segment: "Witness")
DeForest Schbeibi
2018·
Leopard (Part II)Dave
2018·
Leopard (Part I)Dave
2018·
A Taste of PhobiaElijah (segment "Somniphobia")
safe cracker (segment: "Poisoned")
2017·
Swipe RightBill
Metal Guitarist
2017·
Hipster GhostMichael
music, Self
Party Band
2016·
GrindsploitationBad Guy #1 (segment "John Smith")
Store Clerk
2015·
PlanchetteKiller
2015·
Bring Us Your WomenKing Solomon (segment "Queen of Sheba")
2014·
TenSubject of painting
Production
TBA·
Day of the DadEditor, Second Assistant Camera
Digital Imaging Technician, First Assistant Camera
Gaffer, Boom Operator, Sound Mixer
TBA·
HagThanks
2025·
Bite School 2Writer, Editor
2025·
Return to Dark CitySound
Gaffer, Camera Operator, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Producer
Writer, Editor, Director of Photography
2024·
Open WideDirector
Director
Director
2024·
Dear DiaryDirector
2024·
Blender MemoriesDirector
Director
2024·
Slasher FetishCinematography
Producer
2023·
Kill Dolly KillEditor
Assistant Camera
Writer, Producer, Director
2020·
BloodhoundEditor, Writer
2020·
7 SinsEditor, Music, Writer, Director
2020·
Darling Pet MonkeySound Recordist, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Producer
2020·
Tea TimeGaffer, Camera Operator
2020·
Consider the TitanicEditor
2020·
Disco GraveyardEditor
2020·
PrideDirector, Writer, Editor, Original Music Composer
2020·
Shiny DiamondsProducer
Sound, Camera Operator
Editor, Cinematography, Writer, Director
2019·
Eagle RockSound Mixer
Editor
2019·
ClickbaitProducer, Camera Operator, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Original Music Composer, Writer, Director
2019·
Re-HomeGaffer, Sound Recordist, Boom Operator
2019·
I Am an AddictDirector
2019·
Umbilicus DesideroDirector
2019·
Half-CockedSound Re-Recording Mixer, Assistant Director, Producer
2018·
2 Die ForMusic, Producer, Director of Photography
Camera Operator
2018·
TrashsploitationMusic, Director, Director of Photography
2018·
Leopard (Part II)Sound, Editor
2018·
Leopard (Part I)Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Editor
Music, Sound, Editor, Cinematography, Writer, Director
2018·
Conspiracy XSound, Editor, Cinematography, Music, Director
2018·
A Taste of PhobiaWriter, Sound, Music, Editor, Director
2018·
Manos ReturnsSound Re-Recording Mixer
2017·
Tales from the GraveEditor, Cinematography, Writer, Director
2017·
Dyin' RyanSound
Sound Mixer, Boom Operator
2017·
Hipster GhostVisual Effects, Sound, Editor, Music, Producer, Writer
2017·
60 Seconds to DieDirector
2016·
ThirteenCinematography
Producer, Editor, Writer, Director, Director of Photography
Camera Operator, Sound
Sound, Editor, Producer, Original Music Composer, Writer, Director, Executive Producer, Director of Photography
Sound, Editor, Writer, Producer, Director, Director of Photography
2015·
Bring Us Your WomenProducer, Director
2015·
MagneticProducer, Original Music Composer, Writer, Director
2015·
PlanchetteSound Recordist, Boom Operator, Cinematography, Music
2015·
InnsmouthSound Mixer, Boom Operator
Camera Operator, Assistant Camera, Sound Mixer, Boom Operator, Sound Editor
2014·
TenProducer, Writer, Director
2014·
Honky HolocaustSound Editor
Sound Mixer, Boom Operator
2025·
A Hard PlaceWriter
2023·
Fat Fleshy FingersPost Production Supervisor, Visual Effects, Sound, Editor, Producer, Writer
2023·
CravingGaffer, Camera Operator
2022·
Reel TroubleSound, Editor, Producer
Editor
2022·
Memento MoriSound Designer, Editor
2022·
Meat FriendVisual Effects, Sound, Editor
Writer, Director
Producer, Writer, Director
2019·
Dirty D: JellyEditor, Cinematography, Director
Camera Operator, Sound, Editor
2017·
The Streets Run RedCamera Operator
Director
2015·
Gay JesusCamera Operator, Sound Mixer