Michael is a dynamic British actor, fight choreographer, and award-winning action director, born and raised in London. His passion for martial arts began in 1998, leading him to master kickboxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, Japanese jiu-jitsu, and sport karate. By age 18, he became the youngest black belt in his school's history. Michael also holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt under Dickie Martin of Carlson Gracie and studies Hapkido under Master Daeman Sung, a former Korean Special Forces officer. His film career was launched in 2017 when he appeared as a Londinium Fighter in Guy Ritchie's *"King Arthur: Legend of the Sword."* Inspired by this experience, Michael transitioned into acting full-time, combining his martial arts expertise with his passion for cinema. He has played lead roles in various independent films, including *"Trophy Wife,"* where he portrayed Frank, a complex villain with a dark past. Michael's versatility shines not only in intense action roles but also in comedic performances, as demonstrated in the short "Cops". In addition to his acting career, Michael has established himself as a skilled fight choreographer and action director. He worked on the Lionsgate film "The Gardener," starring action legends Gary Daniels and Robert Bronzi. He was also a stunt performer in the Bollywood film "Heropanti 2," working alongside superstar Tiger Shroff. Michael recently co-directed the action thriller "A Woman Scorned,* further cementing his place in the film industry. Beyond his on-screen work, Michael is the founder of Lost Boys Films, a production company specializing in martial arts action cinema and cinematic commercials. His dedication to the craft extends to his formal education, having studied Writing & Directing at the London Film School. His short film "Insurrection" won awards for Best Action and Best Sound at the Top Indie Film Festival, while his second film "Blood Choke Retribution" won Best Action at the International Action Film Awards. Michael's journey from martial arts enthusiast to a prominent figure in the action film genre reflects his relentless pursuit of excellence and his commitment to bringing authentic, high-octane performances to the screen.
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Biography from IMDb.
- Actor, director, editor and writer
- 6 on MovieCove
What are Michael Hoad's films like?
Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Survival.
Genres
Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.
Themes
What they feel like to watch
Ironic 0 · Wry 1 · Earnest 5
A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 1 · Dark 3
Grounded 5 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0
Gentle 1 · Charged 2 · Intense 3
Steady 2 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 1
Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 0
Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 1
Casual 3 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0
A split, not a type: Easy watch 3 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 2
Resolved 5 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0
Roles they play
- Shadowas Killer in Exorcist Vengeance (2022)
- Shadowas Victor in Double Kill (2026)
Moods and endings
- Happy1
- Bittersweet4
- Ambiguous1
AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.
Where can I watch Michael Hoad's films?
As of October 24, 2026, all 6 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (6).
Subscription and free streaming for Michael Hoad's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.
Filmography
6 credits, 6 with a MovieCove page.
Double Kill(2026)
Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films
A Woman Scorned(2025)
Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films
Hippo's Revenge(2025)
Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films
Exorcist Vengeance(2022)
Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films
Easter Bunny Massacre(2021)
Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films
HellKat(2021)
Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films
Career shape
Across their 6 MovieCove titles from 2021 to 2026.
How do Michael Hoad's films land?
Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 2nd percentile, the median of all 6; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 5th percentile for acclaim.
- 75th and up1
- 50th to 74th1
- Below 25th4
Shape of the crowd
2 of their 6 titles are Universally Panned.
- Universally Loved1
- Universally Panned2
- Cult Classic1
- Mixed2
Reviewers score the acting 28/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 59, detractors 18. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.
Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.
Who does Michael Hoad work with?
People who share at least 2 of Michael Hoad's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Becca Hirani shares the most, 4.
Directors
- Becca HiraniShared titles: Double Kill (2026), A Woman Scorned (2025), Exorcist Vengeance (2022), HellKat (2021)See all 4 shared titles with Becca Hirani
- Scott ChambersShared titles: Exorcist Vengeance (2022), Easter Bunny Massacre (2021), HellKat (2021)See all 3 shared titles with Scott Chambers
Writers
- Anya VallentinShared titles: Double Kill (2026), A Woman Scorned (2025)See all 2 shared titles with Anya Vallentin
Actors
- Zach DevereuxShared titles: Double Kill (2026), A Woman Scorned (2025), Hippo's Revenge (2025)See all 3 shared titles with Zach Devereux
- Darrell GriggsShared titles: Double Kill (2026), A Woman Scorned (2025)See all 2 shared titles with Darrell Griggs
- Isaiah Bobb-SempleShared titles: A Woman Scorned (2025), Hippo's Revenge (2025)See all 2 shared titles with Isaiah Bobb-Semple
- Sarah Alexandra MarksShared titles: Exorcist Vengeance (2022), Easter Bunny Massacre (2021)See all 2 shared titles with Sarah Alexandra Marks
Cinematographers
- Raffaele NocerinoShared titles: Double Kill (2026), A Woman Scorned (2025), Hippo's Revenge (2025)See all 3 shared titles with Raffaele Nocerino