Ryan Nicholson
Known for
Directing
Born
January 1, 1971
Birthplace
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Died
October 8, 2019 (aged 48)
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.
Best known work
Ghost Rider
2007
The Chronicles of Riddick
2004
Dreamcatcher
2003
Double Jeopardy
1999
Grave Encounters 2
2012
Dead Rising: Watchtower
2015
It Stains the Sands Red
2016
Dead Rising: Endgame
2016
Vendetta
2015
The Evil in Us
2016Filmography
TBA
SufferWriter
2017
Big Fucking MonsterDirector
2016
More Dead Nude Girls Featuring BBKas Himself, Director
2016
It Stains the Sands RedMakeup Effects
2016
The Evil in UsMakeup Effects
2016
Dead Rising: EndgameSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2015
VendettaProsthetic Designer
2015
Gutterballs 2: Balls Deepas Maurice / Monty, Director, Writer
2015
Dead Rising: WatchtowerSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2014
S.I.D.S.as The Doctor (voice)
2014
La Petite Mort 2: Nasty TapesSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2014
CollarDirector
2014
Blood Valley: Seed's Revengeas Man in Truck, Special Effects
2013
Evil FeedScreenstory
2013
Dead Nude GirlsDirector, Screenplay, Executive Producer, Cinematography
2013
The Profane ExhibitDirector, Writer
2012
My Name Is 'A' by AnonymousProducer
2012
Grave Encounters 2Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
2011
Famineas The Nailer, Director, Writer, Producer
2010
Star VehicleDirector, Writer
2009
HangerDirector, Writer, Producer
2009
The Seventh ShadowProsthetic Makeup Artist
2008
GutterballsDirector, Writer, Executive Producer
2007
Ghost RiderMakeup Effects
2007
Dark ParadoxProsthetic Designer