Direction: J. Michael Riva
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by J. Michael Riva. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 4
Amazing Stories (TV Series)
1985 · Series · 25 min. · United States
Direction Steven Spielberg · Lesli Linka Glatter · Phil Joanou · Paul Bartel
Cast Priscilla Pointer · Brad Bird · Douglas Seale · JoAnn Willette
Synopsis Amazing Stories (TV Series) (1985), created by Steven Spielberg, is an anthology series that brings to life a collection of extraordinary tales spanning genres like fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and adventure. Each standalone episode explores unique, imaginative narratives—from a man escaping...
6.9
6K votes
6.9
6K votes
Tales from the Crypt (TV Series)
1989 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Steven Dodd · Russell Mulcahy · Elliot Silverstein · Robert Zemeckis
Cast John Kassir · Roy Brocksmith · Miguel Ferrer · Larry Drake
Synopsis TV Series (1989-1996). 7 Seasons. 93 Episodes. Based on the legendary and gruesome 1950's EC Comics from publisher, William M. Gaines, this horror anthology featured stories of murder, greed, lust, gore and the supernatural, with touches of humor sprinkled throughout,...
6.5
6K votes
6.5
6K votes
Tales from the Crypt: The Secret (TV)
1990 · Movie · 25 min. · United States
Direction J. Michael Riva
Cast Larry Drake · Grace Zabriskie · Mike Simmrin · Georgann Johnson
Synopsis Orphan boy Theodore is adopted by the Colberts, who are an eccentric rich couple with a very dark secret. They aren't the only ones.
5.3
61 votes
5.3
61 votes
The Eternal Mind (Amazing Stories) (TV)
1986 · Movie · 25 min. · United States
Direction J. Michael Riva
Cast Jeffrey Jones · Katherine Borowitz · Gregory Wagrowski · Aaron Seville
Synopsis Applying experiments with chimps to himself, a dying scientist transfers his mind into a computer. But his unique survival after physical death brings unexpected heartaches.
5.3
195 votes
5.3
195 votes