Michael Atkinson
Directing
Biography
Michael Atkinson (Born December 30th, 1992) is an American writer, director and actor. Ever since childhood he was obsessed with movies and filmmaking. During the COVID pandemic, he decided to make his first short film, "Nyctophobia", to see if he was capable of making something he could be proud of, with no budget and using only what he had at his disposal. While attending the "Mad Monster Party" Horror Convention later that year, he decided to take filmmaking more serious, and began his production company, Horror Business Productions, taking inspiration from the Misfits song. In addition to filmmaking, Michael is a devoted husband and father, the lead singer and guitarist for the band Grindhouse Dropouts, and guitarist for the acoustic band with his wife, Mom & Dad
Known For
Two goth kids make the ultimate sacrifice to Satan, then it backfires. Now the humans must watch a cursed tape. When the tape is over, so are they.
Tent Burner
A man uncovers a relic from his past, and upon discovery, begins to be haunted... Or is it just his imagination?
Imaginary Terry
An evil outbreak disrupts a normal day in the dead mail department at the USPS!
Dead Mail
This shot-on-video anthology horror feature takes you to the darkest depths of horror. This film is over an hour and a half of violent and disturbing shorts filmed and curated by Darrell and Danny Strickland. Watch at your own risk as each story is more terrifying than the last.
The Miracle of Violence
After taking a new street drug, a man's night turns into a complete nightmare
The Trip Report
An investigation into the haunted Pizza Hut in Glendale AZ
Nobody Out Pizza's The Hut
Renting tapes from the local video store becomes a movie night from hell. An anthology film from Horror Business Productions.
Video Maniacs
A man is home alone... Or is he?
Nyctophobia
Paul is straight up not having a good time
Paul Kreenis
This is the story of the unknown legends that shaped our music world
Moguls
A struggling actress thinks she just landed the role of her dreams. A documentary filmmaker has the the perfect subject. The bald man has a horrible secret
The Final Ritual
A group of friends stumble upon a mass grave, and an unspeakable evil soon follows
Valley Of Dogs
A documentary about the mysterious goings-on in the small town of Oakfield California in 1994
The Oakfield Incident
A coming-of-age comedy about the only surviving member of a death cult who is made to reintegrate into the public school system, combining John Hughes’ wit with an offbeat darkness
Truly Trudy
What was supposed to be a quick snack run, turns out to be the worst night ever.