Ryan Nicholson

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Ryan Nicholson

Directing January 1, 1971

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…

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Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider

5.6 2007 Movie
The Chronicles of Riddick

The Chronicles of Riddick

6.6 2004 Movie
Dreamcatcher

Dreamcatcher

5.7 2003 Movie
Double Jeopardy

Double Jeopardy

6.6 1999 Movie
Grave Encounters 2

Grave Encounters 2

5.6 2012 Movie
Dead Rising: Watchtower

Dead Rising: Watchtower

5.2 2015 Movie
It Stains the Sands Red

It Stains the Sands Red

5.6 2016 Movie
Dead Rising: Endgame

Dead Rising: Endgame

5.2 2016 Movie
Vendetta

Vendetta

5.4 2015 Movie
The Evil in Us

The Evil in Us

5.1 2016 Movie
Gutterballs

Gutterballs

4.6 2008 Movie
Bleeders

Bleeders

4.5 1997 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2017
    Big Fucking Monster

    Movie Director

  2. 2016
    More Dead Nude Girls Featuring BBK

    Movie Himself

  3. 2016
    It Stains the Sands Red

    Movie Makeup Effects

  4. 2016
    The Evil in Us

    Movie Makeup Effects

  5. 2016
    Dead Rising: Endgame

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  6. 2015
    Vendetta

    Movie Prosthetic Designer

  7. 2015
    Gutterballs 2: Balls Deep

    Movie Maurice / Monty

  8. 2015
    Dead Rising: Watchtower

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  9. 2014
    S.I.D.S.

    Movie The Doctor (voice)

  10. 2014
    La Petite Mort 2: Nasty Tapes

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  11. 2014
    Collar

    Movie Director

  12. 2014
    Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge

    Movie Special Effects

  13. 2013
    Evil Feed

    Movie Screenstory

  14. 2013
    Dead Nude Girls

    Movie

  15. 2013
    The Profane Exhibit

    Movie Director

  16. 2012
    My Name Is 'A' by Anonymous

    Movie Producer

More credits
  1. 2012
    Grave Encounters 2

    Movie Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects

  2. 2011
    Famine

    Movie The Nailer

  3. 2010
    Star Vehicle

    Movie Director

  4. 2009
    Hanger

    Movie Director

  5. 2009
    The Seventh Shadow

    Movie Prosthetic Makeup Artist

  6. 2008
    Gutterballs

    Movie Director

  7. 2007
    Ghost Rider

    Movie Makeup Effects

  8. 2007
    Dark Paradox

    Movie Prosthetic Designer

  9. 2006
    Live Feed

    Movie Director

  10. 2006
    Hell Hath No Fury

    Movie Director

  11. 2006
    Murder on Pleasant Drive

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  12. 2006
    Deadly Lessons

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  13. 2005
    Blood Angels

    Movie Makeup Designer

  14. 2004
    Necrophagia - Nightmare Scenarios

    Movie Psychotic Boyfriend

  15. 2004
    The Chronicles of Riddick

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  16. 2004
    Monster Island

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  17. 2003
    Torched

    Movie Director

  18. 2003
    Dreamcatcher

    Movie Makeup Effects

  19. 2000
    Blacktop

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  20. 1999
    Double Jeopardy

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  21. 1999
    Resurrection

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  22. 1997
    Bleeders

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  23. 1997
    Twists of Terror

    Movie Makeup Effects

  24. —
    Suffer

    Movie Writer