Person
Ryan Nicholson
Directing · 1971–2019 · Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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.
Known for
Ghost Rider
Makeup Effects
Double Jeopardy
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dreamcatcher
Makeup Effects
The Chronicles of Riddick
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Grave Encounters 2
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
Bleeders
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Live Feed
Director
Vendetta
Prosthetic Designer
Dead Rising: Watchtower
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dead Rising: Endgame
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Filmography
- 2017Big Fucking MonsterDirector
- 2016More Dead Nude Girls Featuring BBKHimself
- 2016It Stains the Sands RedMakeup Effects
- 2016The Evil in UsMakeup Effects
- 2016Dead Rising: EndgameSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2015VendettaProsthetic Designer
- 2015Gutterballs 2: Balls DeepMaurice / Monty
- 2015Dead Rising: WatchtowerSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2014S.I.D.S.The Doctor (voice)
- 2014La Petite Mort 2: Nasty TapesSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2014CollarDirector
- 2014Blood Valley: Seed's RevengeSpecial Effects
- 2013Evil FeedScreenstory
- 2013Dead Nude Girls
- 2013The Profane ExhibitDirector
- 2012My Name Is 'A' by AnonymousProducer
- 2012Grave Encounters 2Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
- 2011FamineThe Nailer
- 2010Star VehicleWriter
- 2009HangerDirector
- 2009The Seventh ShadowProsthetic Makeup Artist
- 2008GutterballsDirector
- 2007Ghost RiderMakeup Effects
- 2007Dark ParadoxProsthetic Designer
- 2006Live FeedDirector
- 2006Hell Hath No FuryDirector
- 2006Murder on Pleasant DriveSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2006Deadly LessonsSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2005Blood AngelsMakeup Designer
- 2004Necrophagia - Nightmare ScenariosPsychotic Boyfriend
- 2004The Chronicles of RiddickSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2004Monster IslandSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2003TorchedDirector
- 2003DreamcatcherMakeup Effects
- 2000BlacktopSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1999Double JeopardySpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1999ResurrectionSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1997BleedersSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1997Twists of TerrorMakeup Effects
- —SufferWriter
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