Directing
Ryan Nicholson
Born 1 January 1971 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada · Died 8 October 2019
64 credits
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
Directing 14
- 2017Big Fucking MonsterFilmDirector
- 2016More Dead Nude Girls Featuring BBKFilmDirector
- 2015Gutterballs 2: Balls DeepFilmDirector
- 2014CollarFilmDirector
- 2013The Profane ExhibitFilmDirector
- 2013Dead Nude GirlsFilmDirector
- 2011FamineFilmDirector
- 2010Star VehicleFilmDirector
- 2009HangerFilmDirector
- 2008GutterballsFilmDirector
- 2006Live FeedFilmDirector
- 2006Hell Hath No FuryFilmDirector
- 2004Necrophagia - Nightmare ScenariosFilmDirector
- 2003TorchedFilmDirector
Acting 7
Writing 11
- TBASufferFilmWriter
- 2015Gutterballs 2: Balls DeepFilmWriter
- 2013Evil FeedFilmScreenstory
- 2013The Profane ExhibitFilmWriter
- 2013Dead Nude GirlsFilmScreenplay
- 2011FamineFilmWriter
- 2010Star VehicleFilmWriter
- 2009HangerFilmWriter
- 2008GutterballsFilmWriter
- 2006Live FeedFilmScreenplay, Story, Writer
- 2006Hell Hath No FuryFilmWriter
Production 7
Costume & Make-Up 17
- 2016Dead Rising: EndgameFilmSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2015Dead Rising: WatchtowerFilmSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2015VendettaFilmProsthetic Designer
- 2014La Petite Mort 2: Nasty TapesFilmSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2009The Seventh ShadowFilmProsthetic Makeup Artist
- 2007Dark ParadoxFilmProsthetic Designer
- 2006Live FeedFilmMakeup Designer
- 2006Murder on Pleasant DriveFilmSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2006Hell Hath No FuryFilmSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2006Deadly LessonsFilmSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2005Blood AngelsFilmMakeup Designer
- 2004The Chronicles of RiddickFilmSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2004Monster IslandFilmSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2000BlacktopFilmSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1999Double JeopardyFilmSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1999ResurrectionFilmSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1997BleedersFilmSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
Crew 8
- 2016It Stains the Sands RedFilmMakeup Effects
- 2016The Evil in UsFilmMakeup Effects
- 2014Blood Valley: Seed's RevengeFilmSpecial Effects
- 2013Dead Nude GirlsFilmCinematography
- 2012Grave Encounters 2FilmAnimatronic and Prosthetic Effects
- 2007Ghost RiderFilmMakeup Effects
- 2003DreamcatcherFilmMakeup Effects
- 1997Twists of TerrorFilmMakeup Effects
Filmography from TMDB.