Michael J. Murphy

Michael J. Murphy

Birth : 1951-09-22,

Death : 2015-04-10

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Michael J. Murphy

Movies

The Return of Alan Strange
Director
While a modern feature film remake of '60s time-travelling detective show "Alan Strange" is in the making, actor Peter Hennessey (who originated the role) receives an invitation to a mysterious New Year's Eve party.
Nekros
Producer
The end of the tourist season on the beautiful island of Nekros turns into a nightmare for tour rep Ellie after a series of gruesome murders. Realizing she can't trust anyone she begins to doubt her own sanity. Is she losing her mind or is she somehow involved in the bizarre world she now finds herself in?
Nekros
Writer
The end of the tourist season on the beautiful island of Nekros turns into a nightmare for tour rep Ellie after a series of gruesome murders. Realizing she can't trust anyone she begins to doubt her own sanity. Is she losing her mind or is she somehow involved in the bizarre world she now finds herself in?
Nekros
Director
The end of the tourist season on the beautiful island of Nekros turns into a nightmare for tour rep Ellie after a series of gruesome murders. Realizing she can't trust anyone she begins to doubt her own sanity. Is she losing her mind or is she somehow involved in the bizarre world she now finds herself in?
Zk3
Writer
A respected journalist manages to obtain an interview with a reclusive author. But as the interview progresses, the reality between the writer's latest novel and the world around her begin to blur.
Zk3
Director
A respected journalist manages to obtain an interview with a reclusive author. But as the interview progresses, the reality between the writer's latest novel and the world around her begin to blur.
Beast
Writer
A convicted murderer escapes from a secure unit on the moors, and finds himself in a small village, famous for its Beast sightings and disappearances. He's taken in and looked after by a strange lonely spinster who has taken a liking to him, but he soon begins to wonder if he was better off in prison.
Skare
Writer
Meet Martha Tennant. She has made a healthy profit and a respected business from the delicious food she provides for the country club. She also proves a dab hand at harbouring escaped prisoners from the nearby institution for the criminally insane. When latest escapee Dan stumbles into her world she believes she has, at last, found the young man of her dreams. Keeping him housed away from prying eyes and well fed, it soon becomes apparent that there is alot more to Martha than meets the eye...
Skare
Director
Meet Martha Tennant. She has made a healthy profit and a respected business from the delicious food she provides for the country club. She also proves a dab hand at harbouring escaped prisoners from the nearby institution for the criminally insane. When latest escapee Dan stumbles into her world she believes she has, at last, found the young man of her dreams. Keeping him housed away from prying eyes and well fed, it soon becomes apparent that there is alot more to Martha than meets the eye...
Roxi
Writer
Roxi, the glamorous wife of millionaire industrialist Charles Logan, has recently moved to a remote Greek island where she awaits the arrival of her husband and his only child, Sean. Although married to Charles for several years, Roxi has never met her stepson. When Sean arrives on the island alone, she is angry with Charles for not being there for what was supposed to be a family reunion!
Roxi
Producer
Roxi, the glamorous wife of millionaire industrialist Charles Logan, has recently moved to a remote Greek island where she awaits the arrival of her husband and his only child, Sean. Although married to Charles for several years, Roxi has never met her stepson. When Sean arrives on the island alone, she is angry with Charles for not being there for what was supposed to be a family reunion!
Roxi
Director
Roxi, the glamorous wife of millionaire industrialist Charles Logan, has recently moved to a remote Greek island where she awaits the arrival of her husband and his only child, Sean. Although married to Charles for several years, Roxi has never met her stepson. When Sean arrives on the island alone, she is angry with Charles for not being there for what was supposed to be a family reunion!
Tristan
Writer
Michael J. Murphy's third adaptation of the 'Tristan and Iseult' saga.
Tristan
Director
Michael J. Murphy's third adaptation of the 'Tristan and Iseult' saga.
The Rite of Spring
Producer
A young woman with powerful psychic abilities sets in motion prophecies that could signal the end of man.
The Rite of Spring
Writer
A young woman with powerful psychic abilities sets in motion prophecies that could signal the end of man.
The Rite of Spring
Director
A young woman with powerful psychic abilities sets in motion prophecies that could signal the end of man.
Road to Nowhere
Writer
A psychotic convict escapes from jail, kidnaps his sister, and takes an American couple hostage in their seaside vacation home while planning his escape from the police.
Road to Nowhere
Director
A psychotic convict escapes from jail, kidnaps his sister, and takes an American couple hostage in their seaside vacation home while planning his escape from the police.
Second Sight
Writer
A famous novelist moves to a quiet country cottage with his new wife Vicki and attempts to settle into a relaxed lifestyle. Things quickly grow complicated when his city wife quickly becomes bored with everything and begins flirting with a local handyman. But things become dangerous when a man shows up and reveals himself to be Vicki's very abusive ex-husband.
Second Sight
Director
A famous novelist moves to a quiet country cottage with his new wife Vicki and attempts to settle into a relaxed lifestyle. Things quickly grow complicated when his city wife quickly becomes bored with everything and begins flirting with a local handyman. But things become dangerous when a man shows up and reveals himself to be Vicki's very abusive ex-husband.
Atlantis
Producer
When a raiding party from the city of Atlantis kidnaps a man and his two daughters for slavery, he contrives to bring about the destruction of the ruling class utilizing the powers of the mysterious crystal child.
Atlantis
Director
When a raiding party from the city of Atlantis kidnaps a man and his two daughters for slavery, he contrives to bring about the destruction of the ruling class utilizing the powers of the mysterious crystal child.
Torment
Director
When pop star Anna Bell retreats to her country cottage for a much-needed respite, she soon finds herself entangled in a web of manipulation and murder.
Moonchild
Writer
A young woman takes a position as an assistant to an author in a sleepy English village not realizing that she will become embroiled in a complex plot involving madness and murder.
Moonchild
Director
A young woman takes a position as an assistant to an author in a sleepy English village not realizing that she will become embroiled in a complex plot involving madness and murder.
Avalon
Director
The adventure begins when Owen, a travelling swordsman, rescues a woman from some Druids. He offers to help track down her lover who has been enslaved by the evil Morgana. They set off on their quest, accompanied by Keiran, a cowardly thief.
Death Run
Director of Photography
A scientist places her son and his girlfriend into a cryogenic sleep so that they can survive the coming apocalypse. They wake 25 years later in a world dominated by a fascistic ruler called the Messiah, who holds the "Death Run," a deadly gauntlet.
Death Run
Producer
A scientist places her son and his girlfriend into a cryogenic sleep so that they can survive the coming apocalypse. They wake 25 years later in a world dominated by a fascistic ruler called the Messiah, who holds the "Death Run," a deadly gauntlet.
Death Run
Writer
A scientist places her son and his girlfriend into a cryogenic sleep so that they can survive the coming apocalypse. They wake 25 years later in a world dominated by a fascistic ruler called the Messiah, who holds the "Death Run," a deadly gauntlet.
Death Run
Director
A scientist places her son and his girlfriend into a cryogenic sleep so that they can survive the coming apocalypse. They wake 25 years later in a world dominated by a fascistic ruler called the Messiah, who holds the "Death Run," a deadly gauntlet.
Tristan
Director
An adaptation of the Tristan and Iseult saga.
Bloodstream
Editor
After a low-budget horror filmmaker is swindled by a home video distributor, he decides to make a snuff film where he murders all those who have wronged him.
Bloodstream
Director of Photography
After a low-budget horror filmmaker is swindled by a home video distributor, he decides to make a snuff film where he murders all those who have wronged him.
Bloodstream
Screenplay
After a low-budget horror filmmaker is swindled by a home video distributor, he decides to make a snuff film where he murders all those who have wronged him.
Bloodstream
Director
After a low-budget horror filmmaker is swindled by a home video distributor, he decides to make a snuff film where he murders all those who have wronged him.
The Last Night
Cinematography
As a small local theatre and its players prepare for the final performance of a mystery thriller play, they find themselves held hostage by two escaped convicts who have chosen the theatre as a hideout.
The Last Night
Producer
As a small local theatre and its players prepare for the final performance of a mystery thriller play, they find themselves held hostage by two escaped convicts who have chosen the theatre as a hideout.
The Last Night
Writer
As a small local theatre and its players prepare for the final performance of a mystery thriller play, they find themselves held hostage by two escaped convicts who have chosen the theatre as a hideout.
The Last Night
Director
As a small local theatre and its players prepare for the final performance of a mystery thriller play, they find themselves held hostage by two escaped convicts who have chosen the theatre as a hideout.
Quälen
Writer
After a man murders his wealthy father, mysterious things begin to occur in the house where the man must live in order to claim the dead man's inheritance.
Quälen
Director
After a man murders his wealthy father, mysterious things begin to occur in the house where the man must live in order to claim the dead man's inheritance.
The Cell
Cinematography
A man condemned to die is allowed a prostitute for his last night alive, but the two of them have dark secrets to share.
The Cell
Producer
A man condemned to die is allowed a prostitute for his last night alive, but the two of them have dark secrets to share.
The Cell
Writer
A man condemned to die is allowed a prostitute for his last night alive, but the two of them have dark secrets to share.
The Cell
Director
A man condemned to die is allowed a prostitute for his last night alive, but the two of them have dark secrets to share.
Stay
Cinematography
A married landlord has an affair with a young man renting out one of her apartments in Greece.
Stay
Producer
A married landlord has an affair with a young man renting out one of her apartments in Greece.
Stay
Writer
A married landlord has an affair with a young man renting out one of her apartments in Greece.
Stay
Director
A married landlord has an affair with a young man renting out one of her apartments in Greece.
Invitation to Hell
Cinematography
When a young girl visiting a friend's mansion in the English countryside is suddenly taken prisoner after a costume party, she realizes that darker forces may be preventing her from leaving.
Invitation to Hell
Producer
When a young girl visiting a friend's mansion in the English countryside is suddenly taken prisoner after a costume party, she realizes that darker forces may be preventing her from leaving.
Invitation to Hell
Writer
When a young girl visiting a friend's mansion in the English countryside is suddenly taken prisoner after a costume party, she realizes that darker forces may be preventing her from leaving.
Invitation to Hell
Director
When a young girl visiting a friend's mansion in the English countryside is suddenly taken prisoner after a costume party, she realizes that darker forces may be preventing her from leaving.
Death in the Family
Cinematography
A family gathering in Greece devolves into deception, incest, and quite a lot of murder.
Death in the Family
Producer
A family gathering in Greece devolves into deception, incest, and quite a lot of murder.
Death in the Family
Writer
A family gathering in Greece devolves into deception, incest, and quite a lot of murder.
Death in the Family
Director
A family gathering in Greece devolves into deception, incest, and quite a lot of murder.
Almost a Movie!
Cinematography
A young man meets up with his new stepmother, and his father is also supposed to join them for a holiday but never shows up. Suspicious of his step-mother, he then proceeds to keep her a prisoner in the villa as he forces her to reveal details of her hidden past.
Almost a Movie!
Producer
A young man meets up with his new stepmother, and his father is also supposed to join them for a holiday but never shows up. Suspicious of his step-mother, he then proceeds to keep her a prisoner in the villa as he forces her to reveal details of her hidden past.
Almost a Movie!
Writer
A young man meets up with his new stepmother, and his father is also supposed to join them for a holiday but never shows up. Suspicious of his step-mother, he then proceeds to keep her a prisoner in the villa as he forces her to reveal details of her hidden past.
Almost a Movie!
Director
A young man meets up with his new stepmother, and his father is also supposed to join them for a holiday but never shows up. Suspicious of his step-mother, he then proceeds to keep her a prisoner in the villa as he forces her to reveal details of her hidden past.
Insight
Director
Film by Michael J. Murphy. Considered lost.
Secrets
Cinematography
A woman is menaced in a house on a Greek island.
Secrets
Producer
A woman is menaced in a house on a Greek island.
Secrets
Writer
A woman is menaced in a house on a Greek island.
Secrets
Director
A woman is menaced in a house on a Greek island.
Seventh Day
Director
Second of two versions of this story by Michael J. Murphy. Both versions are considered lost.
Seventh Day
Director
First of two versions of this story by Michael J. Murphy. Both versions are considered lost.
Happy Ever After
Writer
Early Michael J. Murphy Film
Happy Ever After
Director
Early Michael J. Murphy Film
Gods and Heroes
Writer
Film by Michael J. Murphy. Considered lost.
Gods and Heroes
Director
Film by Michael J. Murphy. Considered lost.
Tristan and Iseult
Writer
Early Michael J Murphy movie nad his first adaptation of the legend of Tristan and Iseult
Tristan and Iseult
Director
Early Michael J Murphy movie nad his first adaptation of the legend of Tristan and Iseult