Michael Bollinger

Michael Bollinger’s name keeps popping up whenever you dig into cult sci-fi and horror flicks from the last two decades. You’ll spot his fingerprints on stuff like Alien Horde and Alien Storm, both of which are a wild ride if you’re into aliens, laser guns, and that sort of deliciously cheesy chaos that only late-night cable ever really got right. Bollinger’s style? He’s not shy about going big—think outrageous creature effects, twisted villains, and a pace that barely gives you time to breathe. The dude has a knack for turning the weird up to eleven, and somehow it just…works. Then there’s Cursed Waters, which ditches the space invaders for something a little more nautical but just as messed-up. You get cursed ships, sea monsters, all kinds of supernatural mayhem. It’s the kind of movie that’s probably best watched with the lights off and snacks close by, half-laughing, half-terrified. Bollinger’s approach is always about the spectacle—he crams his movies with memorable set pieces, and he never takes things too seriously. That’s probably why he’s got such a loyal following. Folks who love this stuff, they know exactly what they’re getting: a wild, unapologetic, totally entertaining trip. Basically, if you see Bollinger’s name on a movie, expect things to get weird, fast.