Michael J. Epstein

Michael J. Epstein

Personal Details

Biography

Michael J. Epstein is a multifaceted creative force in the entertainment industry, with a diverse range of talents that include directing, acting, writing, music, and producing. His work is particularly notable for its focus on the horror and science fiction genres, often incorporating modern sociopolitical commentary and themes.

Epstein's filmography showcases his versatility and dedication to his craft, with notable projects such as the social-satire-horror film Clickbait (2019),the 1970s-Euro-vampire inspired Blood of the Tribades (2016),the psychotronic-sci-fi film Magnetic (2015),and the avant-garde mystery film Ten (2014).

What sets Epstein apart is his collaborative approach to filmmaking, often co-writing, co-directing, and co-producing with his wife, Sophia Cacciola, through their production company, Launch Over. This partnership allows for a unique blend of creative perspectives and a strong sense of artistic cohesion in their projects.

Through his work, Epstein demonstrates a keen eye for storytelling and a willingness to push boundaries, exploring complex themes and ideas through his films. As a result, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the horror and science fiction communities, and his films continue to resonate with audiences and critics alike.

Career

2025
Onlyfangs
Onlyfangs as Monster Hunter
Bradlee
Bradlee as Man in Photo
Solvent
Solvent as Nazi
Mother Goose's ScaryTales
Mother Goose's ScaryTales as Burglar (segment: Sitting Duck)
House of Ashes
House of Ashes as Donation Pickup Dude
2023
Bloody Bridget
Bloody Bridget as Attacker
Fat Fleshy Fingers
Fat Fleshy Fingers as Young Grandfather (segment: "The King of Carrot Flowers")
2021
Philia
Philia as Dave (segment: Mythophilia)
The Devil's Tail
The Devil's Tail as Metal Guitarist
2020
7 Sins
7 Sins as Pentheus (segment: Pride)
Happy Horror Days
Happy Horror Days as Mr. Keane (St. Patrick's Day)
Bite School 2
Bite School 2 as Reynolds/RoboCock/Bobby Zombert
2019
I Am an Addict
I Am an Addict as The Pyromaniac (Segment: "Pyromania")
Clickbait
Clickbait as Hollywood Juggler, Donald Trump
2018
A Taste of Phobia
A Taste of Phobia as Elijah (segment "Somniphobia")
Glossary of Broken Dreams
Glossary of Broken Dreams as DeForest Schbeibi
2 Die For
2 Die For as Barista (segment: "With Whip"),Murderer (segment: "Witness")
60 Seconds 2 Die: 60 Seconds to Die 2
60 Seconds 2 Die: 60 Seconds to Die 2 as safe cracker (segment: "Poisoned")
2017
What Metal Girls Are Into
What Metal Girls Are Into as Metal Guitarist
2016
Chainsaw Maidens
Chainsaw Maidens as Party Band
Grindsploitation
Grindsploitation as Bad Guy #1 (segment "John Smith")
2015
Bring Us Your Women
Bring Us Your Women as King Solomon (segment "Queen of Sheba")
Magnetic
Magnetic as Subject of painting (uncredited)
Planchette
Planchette as Killer
2014
Ten
Ten as Subject of painting
2013
Fat
Fat as Dinner party guest #1
2024
The Once and Future Smash
The Once and Future Smash as Director, Writer
Dear Diary
Dear Diary as Director
Open Wide
Open Wide as Director
2020
7 Sins
7 Sins as Director, Writer
2019
Clickbait
Clickbait as Director, Writer
Tales from the Grave
Tales from the Grave as Director, Writer
I Am an Addict
I Am an Addict as Director
2018
A Taste of Phobia
A Taste of Phobia as Director, Writer
Conspiracy X
Conspiracy X as Director
2017
2016
Blood of the Tribades
Blood of the Tribades as Director, Writer
The Blood Is the Life
The Blood Is the Life as Director, Writer
2015
Magnetic
Magnetic as Director, Writer
2014
Ten
Ten as Director, Writer