5.6
Movie
Directing
Ryan Nicholson
- Born
- Died
- (aged 48)
- Birthplace
- Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Credits
- 40 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
5.6
Movie
6.6
Movie
The Chronicles of Riddick
5.7
Movie
Dreamcatcher
6.6
Movie
Double Jeopardy
5.6
Movie
Grave Encounters 2
5.2
Movie
Dead Rising: Watchtower
5.6
Movie
It Stains the Sands Red
5.2
Movie
Dead Rising: Endgame
5.4
Movie
Vendetta
5.0
Movie
The Evil in Us
4.6
Movie
Gutterballs
4.5
Movie
Bleeders
3.2
Movie
Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge
3.9
Movie
Live Feed
4.7
Movie
Blood Angels
4.4
Movie
Monster Island
4.2
Movie
Evil Feed
3.5
Movie
Hanger
Acting credits 7
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | More Dead Nude Girls Featuring BBK Film | Himself |
| 2015 | Gutterballs 2: Balls Deep Film | Maurice / Monty |
| 2014 | S.I.D.S. Film | The Doctor (voice) |
| 2014 | Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge Film | Man in Truck |
| 2013 | Dead Nude Girls Film | |
| 2011 | Famine Film | The Nailer |
| 2004 | Necrophagia - Nightmare Scenarios Film | Psychotic Boyfriend |
Crew credits 39
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Suffer Film | Writer |
| 2017 | Big Fucking Monster Film | Director |
| 2016 | More Dead Nude Girls Featuring BBK Film | Director |
| 2016 | It Stains the Sands Red Film | Makeup Effects |
| 2016 | The Evil in Us Film | Makeup Effects |
| 2016 | Dead Rising: Endgame Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 2015 | Vendetta Film | Prosthetic Designer |
| 2015 | Gutterballs 2: Balls Deep Film | Director, Writer |
| 2015 | Dead Rising: Watchtower Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 2014 | La Petite Mort 2: Nasty Tapes Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 2014 | Collar Film | Director |
| 2014 | Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge Film | Special Effects |
| 2013 | Evil Feed Film | Screenstory |
| 2013 | Dead Nude Girls Film | Screenplay, Director, Cinematography, Executive Producer |
| 2013 | The Profane Exhibit Film | Director, Writer |
| 2012 | My Name Is 'A' by Anonymous Film | Producer |
| 2012 | Grave Encounters 2 Film | Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects |
| 2011 | Famine Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2010 | Star Vehicle Film | Director, Writer |
| 2009 | Hanger Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2009 | The Seventh Shadow Film | Prosthetic Makeup Artist |
| 2008 | Gutterballs Film | Director, Writer, Executive Producer |
| 2007 | Ghost Rider Film | Makeup Effects |
| 2007 | Dark Paradox Film | Prosthetic Designer |
| 2006 | Live Feed Film | Director, Screenplay, Producer, Story, Makeup Designer, Writer |
| 2006 | Hell Hath No Fury Film | Director, Writer, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Producer |
| 2006 | Murder on Pleasant Drive Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 2006 | Deadly Lessons Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 2005 | Blood Angels Film | Makeup Designer |
| 2004 | Necrophagia - Nightmare Scenarios Film | Director |
| 2004 | The Chronicles of Riddick Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 2004 | Monster Island Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 2003 | Torched Film | Director |
| 2003 | Dreamcatcher Film | Makeup Effects |
| 2000 | Blacktop Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1999 | Double Jeopardy Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1999 | Resurrection Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1997 | Bleeders Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1997 | Twists of Terror Film | Makeup Effects |