Ryan Nicholson
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- January 1, 1971
- Died
- October 8, 2019
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Suffer TBA
Writer
- Big Fucking Monster
Big Fucking Monster 2017
Director
More Dead Nude Girls Featuring BBK 2016
as Himself, Director
It Stains the Sands Red 2016
Makeup Effects
The Evil in Us 2016
Makeup Effects
Dead Rising: Endgame 2016
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Vendetta 2015
Prosthetic Designer
Gutterballs 2: Balls Deep 2015
as Maurice / Monty, Director, Writer
Dead Rising: Watchtower 2015
Special Effects Makeup Artist
S.I.D.S. 2014
as The Doctor (voice)
La Petite Mort 2: Nasty Tapes 2014
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Collar 2014
Director
Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge 2014
as Man in Truck, Special Effects
Evil Feed 2013
Screenstory
Dead Nude Girls 2013
Actor, Screenplay, Director, Cinematography, Executive Producer
The Profane Exhibit 2013
Director, Writer
My Name Is 'A' by Anonymous 2012
Producer
Grave Encounters 2 2012
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
Famine 2011
as The Nailer, Writer, Director, Producer
Star Vehicle 2010
Writer, Director
Hanger 2009
Director, Producer, Writer
- The Seventh Shadow
The Seventh Shadow 2009
Prosthetic Makeup Artist
Gutterballs 2008
Director, Executive Producer, Writer
Ghost Rider 2007
Makeup Effects
Dark Paradox 2007
Prosthetic Designer
Live Feed 2006
Director, Producer, Writer, Screenplay, Makeup Designer, Story
Hell Hath No Fury 2006
Director, Writer, Producer, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Murder on Pleasant Drive 2006
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Deadly Lessons 2006
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Blood Angels 2005
Makeup Designer
Necrophagia - Nightmare Scenarios 2004
as Psychotic Boyfriend, Director
The Chronicles of Riddick 2004
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Monster Island 2004
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Torched 2003
Director
Dreamcatcher 2003
Makeup Effects
Blacktop 2000
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Double Jeopardy 1999
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Resurrection 1999
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Bleeders 1997
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Twists of Terror 1997
Makeup Effects
Credits from TMDB.