Directing
Ryan Nicholson
EN, DE cinema · 40 credits
Born
1 January 1971
Died
8 October 2019 (aged 48)
Birthplace
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Ryan Nicholson was a Canadian makeup artist and director of independent horror films. Nicholson was a Canadian special effects makeup artist and filmmaker known for his work in horror cinema. He began his career in special effects, contributing to series like The X-Files. Nicholson later directed independent horror films such as Gutterballs (2008) and Hanger (2009), noted for their explicit content and practical effects. His contributions to genre filmmaking are recognized for their boldness and creativity.
Known for
Filmography
Suffer
Writer
More Dead Nude Girls Featuring BBK
as Himself, Director
Dead Rising: Endgame
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Evil in Us
Makeup Effects
It Stains the Sands Red
Makeup Effects
Gutterballs 2: Balls Deep
as Maurice / Monty, Director, Writer
Dead Rising: Watchtower
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Vendetta
Prosthetic Designer
S.I.D.S.
as The Doctor (voice)
Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge
as Man in Truck, Special Effects
Collar
Director
La Petite Mort 2: Nasty Tapes
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dead Nude Girls
Actor, Director, Screenplay, Executive Producer, Cinematography
The Profane Exhibit
Director, Writer
Evil Feed
Screenstory
Grave Encounters 2
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
Famine
as The Nailer, Director, Writer, Producer
Star Vehicle
Director, Writer
Hanger
Director, Writer, Producer
The Seventh Shadow
2009
The Seventh Shadow
Prosthetic Makeup Artist
Gutterballs
Director, Writer, Executive Producer
Ghost Rider
Makeup Effects
Dark Paradox
Prosthetic Designer
Live Feed
Director, Producer, Makeup Designer, Writer, Story, Screenplay
Hell Hath No Fury
Director, Writer, Producer, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Deadly Lessons
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Murder on Pleasant Drive
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Blood Angels
Makeup Designer
Necrophagia - Nightmare Scenarios
as Psychotic Boyfriend, Director
The Chronicles of Riddick
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Monster Island
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dreamcatcher
Makeup Effects
Torched
Director
Blacktop
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Double Jeopardy
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Resurrection
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Twists of Terror
Makeup Effects
Bleeders
Special Effects Makeup Artist