Ryan Nicholson
Born: 1971-01-01 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Died: 2019-10-08
Known For: Directing
Biography
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.
Filmography
2017
- Big Fucking Monster ... (Director)
2016
- It Stains the Sands Red ... (Makeup Effects)
- Dead Rising: Endgame ... (Special Effects Makeup Artist)
- The Evil in Us ... (Makeup Effects)
- More Dead Nude Girls Featuring BBK as Himself
2015
- Vendetta ... (Prosthetic Designer)
- Dead Rising: Watchtower ... (Special Effects Makeup Artist)
- Gutterballs 2: Balls Deep as Maurice / Monty
2014
- Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge ... (Special Effects)
- Collar ... (Director)
- La Petite Mort 2: Nasty Tapes ... (Special Effects Makeup Artist)
- S.I.D.S. as The Doctor
2013
- Evil Feed ... (Screenstory)
- The Profane Exhibit ... (Director)
- Dead Nude Girls
2012
- Grave Encounters 2 ... (Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects)
- My Name Is 'A' by Anonymous ... (Producer)
2011
- Famine as The Nailer
2010
- Star Vehicle ... (Writer)
2009
- The Seventh Shadow ... (Prosthetic Makeup Artist)
- Hanger ... (Director)
2008
- Gutterballs ... (Director)
2007
- Ghost Rider ... (Makeup Effects)
- Dark Paradox ... (Prosthetic Designer)
2006
- Live Feed ... (Director)
- Murder on Pleasant Drive ... (Special Effects Makeup Artist)
- Hell Hath No Fury ... (Director)
- Deadly Lessons ... (Special Effects Makeup Artist)
2005
- Blood Angels ... (Makeup Designer)
2004
- The Chronicles of Riddick ... (Special Effects Makeup Artist)
- Monster Island ... (Special Effects Makeup Artist)
- Necrophagia - Nightmare Scenarios as Psychotic Boyfriend
2003
- Dreamcatcher ... (Makeup Effects)
- Torched ... (Director)
2000
- Blacktop ... (Special Effects Makeup Artist)
1999
- Double Jeopardy ... (Special Effects Makeup Artist)
- Resurrection ... (Special Effects Makeup Artist)
1997
- Bleeders ... (Special Effects Makeup Artist)
- Twists of Terror ... (Makeup Effects)