Ryan Nicholson
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.
Personal Details
Movies (39)
Big Fucking Monster
Director (Directing)
2017
More Dead Nude Girls Featuring BBK
as Himself
2016
It Stains the Sands Red
Makeup Effects (Crew)
2016
The Evil in Us
Makeup Effects (Crew)
2016
Dead Rising: Endgame
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2016
Vendetta
Prosthetic Designer (Costume & Make-Up)
2015
Gutterballs 2: Balls Deep
as Maurice / Monty
2015
Dead Rising: Watchtower
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2015
S.I.D.S.
as The Doctor
2014
La Petite Mort 2: Nasty Tapes
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2014
Collar
Director (Directing)
2014
Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge
Special Effects (Crew)
2014
Evil Feed
Screenstory (Writing)
2013
Dead Nude Girls
2013
The Profane Exhibit
Director (Directing)
2013
My Name Is 'A' by Anonymous
Producer (Production)
2012
Grave Encounters 2
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects (Crew)
2012
Famine
as The Nailer
2011
Star Vehicle
Director (Directing)
2010
Hanger
Director (Directing)
2009
The Seventh Shadow
Prosthetic Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2009
Gutterballs
Director (Directing)
2008
Ghost Rider
Makeup Effects (Crew)
2007
Dark Paradox
Prosthetic Designer (Costume & Make-Up)
2007
Live Feed
Director (Directing)
2006
Hell Hath No Fury
Director (Directing)
2006
Murder on Pleasant Drive
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2006
Deadly Lessons
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2006
Blood Angels
Makeup Designer (Costume & Make-Up)
2005
Necrophagia - Nightmare Scenarios
as Psychotic Boyfriend
2004
The Chronicles of Riddick
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2004
Monster Island
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2004
Torched
Director (Directing)
2003
Dreamcatcher
Makeup Effects (Crew)
2003
Blacktop
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2000
Double Jeopardy
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
1999
Resurrection
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
1999
Bleeders
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
1997
Twists of Terror
Makeup Effects (Crew)
1997