- Born
- Birth nameMichael Patrick Kallio
- Nicknames
- Mikey
- Boy Genius
- Dangerwood
- Height5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
- Michael Kallio is known for Inner Demons (2023), Rednecks Vs. Aliens and Koreatown (2007). He has been married to Jessica Lynn since May 10, 2008.
- SpouseJessica Lynn(May 10, 2008 - present)
- Candle or flame being blown out within his films
- The actors in his films making either blatant or subtle references that they are in a movie
- References It's a Wonderful Life (1946) in almost every film he directs
- Using Tim Lovelace often, as an actor
- When he was younger, he didn't like horror films and could only watch old Roger Corman/Edgar Allan Poe films or the Universal monster movies for their portrayal of anti-hero/tragic monster (Like his character in "Hatred of a Minute" (2002). After seeing Evil Dead at a party, he became completely desensitized and became a horror fanatic.
- Helped Bruce Campbell study/rehearse for his role as Coach Boomer in the Disney film "Sky High. Bruce incorporated physical and comedic suggestions into the film recommended by Kallio, which remain in the film. (March 2005).
- Has been making Super-8 movies since he was 7 and still shoots Super-8 as much as possible. He has thirteen Super-8 cameras in his collection.
- Before he begins directing, has a tendency not to shave, in tribute to Sam Raimi's unshaven look while making the first Evil Dead (1981).
- His best friend was Mina, his Australian Cattle Dog: Jan. 23rd, 1993- Feb. 8th, 2004. She was named after the character in Bram Stoker's Dracula (the book) for her physical hair color attribute as a puppy. She had a widow's peak like Dracula.
- Pain is temporary,.. Film is forever.
- Never shoot a rubber monster suit during the day.
- [on filmmaking in 2005]- "A lot of the stuff that's "independent" out here is actually backed by studios. "Independent film" is like "alternative music" right now - it's a catchphrase that doesn't really mean anything anymore. To be a truly independent film, it has to be people raising the money themselves, and making it themselves, with no outside interference - that's complete creative control."
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