Ryan Nicholson
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.
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- 1971-01-01 · Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Died
- 2019-10-08
Known for
- Ghost Rider (2007) — Makeup Effects
- The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) — Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Dreamcatcher (2003) — Makeup Effects
- Double Jeopardy (1999) — Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Grave Encounters 2 (2012) — Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
- Dead Rising: Watchtower (2015) — Special Effects Makeup Artist
- It Stains the Sands Red (2016) — Makeup Effects
- Dead Rising: Endgame (2016) — Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Vendetta (2015) — Prosthetic Designer
- The Evil in Us (2016) — Makeup Effects
- Gutterballs (2008) — Director
- Bleeders (1997) — Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge (2014) — Man in Truck
- Live Feed (2006) — Director
- Blood Angels (2005) — Makeup Designer
- Monster Island (2004) — Special Effects Makeup Artist