Michael J. Epstein
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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
Credits
Final Transmissions (2026)
as Alien
Dinogore (2020)
Actor
Microwave Massacre 2: Undead Leftovers! (—)
as V
The Killer Pizza Man (—)
Actor
7 Sins (2020)
as Pentheus (segment: Pride)
Padre Morte (—)
as Iron Spine
Our Man Funk (—)
as Manny
All for Tomorrow (—)
as Pete Harlan Double
Solvent (2024)
as Nazi
The Devil's Tail (2021)
as Metal Guitarist (segment 'What Metal Girls Are Into')
Bring Us Your Women (2015)
as King Solomon (segment "Queen of Sheba")
A Taste of Phobia (2018)
as Elijah (segment "Somniphobia")
The Once and Future Smash (2022)
as Repo Man
Glossary of Broken Dreams (2018)
as DeForest Schbeibi
Mother Goose's Scary Tales (2024)
as Burglar (segment: Sitting Duck)
OnlyFangs (2025)
as Monster Hunter
The Blood Is the Life (2016)
as Self
Half-Cocked (2019)
as Hooligan
Chainsaw Maidens from Hell (2016)
as Party Band
Magnetic (2015)
as Subject of painting (uncredited)
Psycho Ape!! Part II: The Wrath of Kong (2024)
as Michael J. Epstein
Robot Dracula (2026)
as Reynolds / Bobby Zombert / RoboCock
The Transformations of the Transformations of the Drs. Jenkins (2021)
as Dr. Jenkins / Dr. Jenkins / Self
I Am an Addict (2019)
as The Pyromaniac (Segment: "Pyromania")
Philia (2021)
as Dave (segment: Mythophilia)
Behind the Force: Making the Streets Run Red (2018)
as Self
Grindsploitation (2016)
as Bad Guy #1 (segment "John Smith")
Ten (2014)
as Subject of painting
The Pillow Fright Halloween Special (2024)
Actor
End Zone 2 (1970)
as Smash-Mouth
Brides of Satan (2020)
as Dewdrop
Darling Pet Munkee Presents: Creature Double Feature (2012)
as Dirt Thief
60 Seconds 2 Die: 60 Seconds to Die 2 (2018)
as safe cracker (segment: "Poisoned")
Happy Horror Days (2020)
as Mr. Keane (St. Patrick's Day)
Clickbait (2019)
as Hollywood Juggler, Donald Trump
Sugar Off The Button (2019)
Actor
Kaiju Big Battel: Shocking Truth (2005)
as Alien Horde
What Metal Girls Are Into (2017)
as Metal Guitarist
Micro-Budget Marauders: Micro-Budget Mentality (2021)
as Himself
An LA Christmas Story (—)
as Felix Finklestein
Hacking at Leaves (2024)
as Self
2 Die For (2018)
as Barista (segment: "With Whip"), Murderer (segment: "Witness")
Salomé: Do Not Dance, My Daughter (2022)
as Bill
I Thought His Name Was Blarche (2021)
as Juxtapositional Orienting Dimension
Bloody Bridget (2023)
as Attacker
Wake Not the Dead (—)
as You Guys
Fat Fleshy Fingers (2023)
as Young Grandfather (segment: "The King of Carrot Flowers")
A Trip to Spektor Island: Behind-the-Scenes of TEN (2014)
as Self
The Ringing (2026)
as Jack
Magnetostatic Systems Training Video No. 108: The Making of Magnetic (2016)
as Self
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library: Amylee (2013)
as Animated band member
Idioms Origins Volume 1 (2016)
as Store Clerk
Spandexorcist (2025)
as Rick Rockwell
In the Dark (2022)
Actor
Fat (2013)
as Dinner party guest #1
Micro-Budget Marauders 3: Marketing and Distribution (2020)
as Himself
Merde (2019)
as Inmate Harvey
For the Love of Metamorphosis (2015)
Actor
Microbudget Marauders 3 (2021)
as Self
Dept. of Reincarnation (2018)
as Urinator
Swipe Right (2017)
as Bill
El Loco Ojo (2013)
as Number 6 / Subject of Painting
Sitting Duck (2021)
as Burglar
Planchette (2015)
as Killer
Bite School 2 (2025)
as Reynolds/RoboCock/Bobby Zombert
Los Locos Manos (2012)
as Subject of Painting
Hipster Ghost (2017)
as Michael
Pride (2020)
as Pentheus
The Shackling (2018)
as couch TV couple
Los Locos Dientes (2015)
as Patients
Worthless (—)
as Gary
Leopard (Part II) (2018)
as Dave
Uncut (2014)
as Self - Red Team Captain
Bloodhound (2020)
as Renfield
The Big Steep (2021)
as Keeper of the kettle
Weekend Vampire (2016)
as Goth band drummer
El Loco Nihilismo (2016)
as Pierre Kubiak, Paper Connoisseur