Directing
Ryan Nicholson
Jan 1, 1971 (died Oct 8, 2019, aged 48) 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
5.6
Ghost Rider
Makeup Effects
6.6
The Chronicles of Riddick
Special Effects Makeup Artist
6.6
Double Jeopardy
Special Effects Makeup Artist
5.7
Dreamcatcher
Makeup Effects
5.6
Grave Encounters 2
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
5.2
Dead Rising: Watchtower
Special Effects Makeup Artist
5.6
It Stains the Sands Red
Makeup Effects
5.2
Dead Rising: Endgame
Special Effects Makeup Artist
5.4
Vendetta
Prosthetic Designer
5.0
The Evil in Us
Makeup Effects
4.6
Gutterballs
Director, Executive Producer, Writer
4.5
Bleeders
Special Effects Makeup Artist
4.4
Monster Island
Special Effects Makeup Artist
3.2
Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge
Special Effects
3.9
Live Feed
Director, Producer, Writer, Screenplay, Makeup Designer, Story
Filmography
Suffer
Writer
More Dead Nude Girls Featuring BBK
2016 · Himself
5.6
It Stains the Sands Red
2016 · Makeup Effects
5.2
Dead Rising: Endgame
2016 · Special Effects Makeup Artist
5.0
The Evil in Us
2016 · Makeup Effects
3.8
Gutterballs 2: Balls Deep
2015 · Maurice / Monty
5.2
Dead Rising: Watchtower
2015 · Special Effects Makeup Artist
5.4
Vendetta
2015 · Prosthetic Designer
3.2
Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge
2014 · Man in Truck
7.2
S.I.D.S.
2014 · The Doctor (voice)
4.3
La Petite Mort 2: Nasty Tapes
2014 · Special Effects Makeup Artist
4.1
Collar
2014 · Director
3.2
Dead Nude Girls
2013 · Screenplay, Director, Cinematography, Executive Producer
4.2
Evil Feed
2013 · Screenstory
3.4
The Profane Exhibit
2013 · Director, Writer
5.6
Grave Encounters 2
2012 · Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
1.5
My Name Is 'A' by Anonymous
2012 · Producer
3.4
Famine
2011 · The Nailer
3.8
Star Vehicle
2010 · Writer, Director
3.5
Hanger
2009 · Director, Producer, Writer
4.6
Gutterballs
2008 · Director, Executive Producer, Writer
5.6
Ghost Rider
2007 · Makeup Effects
3.3
Dark Paradox
2007 · Prosthetic Designer
3.9
Live Feed
2006 · Director, Producer, Writer, Screenplay, Makeup Designer, Story
6.6
Murder on Pleasant Drive
2006 · Special Effects Makeup Artist
2.9
Deadly Lessons
2006 · Special Effects Makeup Artist
3.3
Hell Hath No Fury
2006 · Director, Writer, Producer, Special Effects Makeup Artist
4.7
Blood Angels
2005 · Makeup Designer
5.2
Necrophagia - Nightmare Scenarios
2004 · Psychotic Boyfriend
6.6
The Chronicles of Riddick
2004 · Special Effects Makeup Artist