Ryan Nicholson
39 movies
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- Jan 1, 1971
- Died
- Oct 8, 2019 (age 48)
- Place of birth
- 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.
Profiles IMDb
Known for
Ryan Nicholson: movies and TV shows
Acting (6)
- 2015 Gutterballs 2: Balls Deep
as Maurice / Monty
- 2014 S.I.D.S.
as The Doctor (voice)
- 2014 Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge
as Man in Truck
- 2013
- 2011 Famine
as The Nailer
- 2004 Necrophagia - Nightmare Scenarios
as Psychotic Boyfriend
Behind the camera (39)
- Upcoming Suffer
Writer
- 2017 Big Fucking Monster
Director
- 2016 More Dead Nude Girls Featuring BBK
Director
- 2016 It Stains the Sands Red
Makeup Effects
- 2016 The Evil in Us
Makeup Effects
- 2016 Dead Rising: Endgame
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 2015 Vendetta
Prosthetic Designer
- 2015 Gutterballs 2: Balls Deep
Director, Writer
- 2015 Dead Rising: Watchtower
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 2014 La Petite Mort 2: Nasty Tapes
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 2014 Collar
Director
- 2014 Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge
Special Effects
- 2013 Evil Feed
Screenstory
- 2013 Dead Nude Girls
Director, Screenplay, Executive Producer, Cinematography
- 2013 The Profane Exhibit
Director, Writer
- 2012 My Name Is 'A' by Anonymous
Producer
- 2012 Grave Encounters 2
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
- 2011 Famine
Director, Writer, Producer
- 2010 Star Vehicle
Director, Writer
- 2009 Hanger
Director, Writer, Producer
- 2009 The Seventh Shadow
Prosthetic Makeup Artist
- 2008 Gutterballs
Director, Writer, Executive Producer
- 2007 Ghost Rider
Makeup Effects
- 2007 Dark Paradox
Prosthetic Designer
- 2006 Live Feed
Director, Producer, Makeup Designer, Writer, Story, Screenplay
- 2006 Hell Hath No Fury
Director, Writer, Producer, Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 2006 Murder on Pleasant Drive
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 2006 Deadly Lessons
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 2005 Blood Angels
Makeup Designer
- 2004 Necrophagia - Nightmare Scenarios
Director
- 2004 The Chronicles of Riddick
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 2004 Monster Island
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 2003 Torched
Director
- 2003 Dreamcatcher
Makeup Effects
- 2000 Blacktop
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 1999 Double Jeopardy
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 1999 Resurrection
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 1997 Bleeders
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 1997 Twists of Terror
Makeup Effects