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Ryan Nicholson

Directing

Born January 1, 1971 · Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Died October 8, 2019

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.

Filmography21 titles

Murder on Pleasant Drive

2006Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Chronicles of Riddick

2004Special Effects Makeup Artist

Double Jeopardy

1999Special Effects Makeup Artist

It Stains the Sands Red

2016Makeup Effects

Grave Encounters 2

2012Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects

Ghost Rider

2007Makeup Effects

Dreamcatcher

2003Makeup Effects

Vendetta

2015Prosthetic Designer

Dead Rising: Watchtower

2015Special Effects Makeup Artist

Dead Rising: Endgame

2016Special Effects Makeup Artist

Blacktop

2000Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Evil in Us

2016Makeup Effects

Blood Angels

2005Makeup Designer

Gutterballs

2008Director, Executive Producer, Writer

Bleeders

1997Special Effects Makeup Artist

Monster Island

2004Special Effects Makeup Artist

Evil Feed

2013Screenstory

Star Vehicle

2010Director, Writer

Live Feed

2006Director, Makeup Designer, Producer, Screenplay, Story, Writer

Deadly Lessons

2006Special Effects Makeup Artist

My Name Is 'A' by Anonymous

2012Producer