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Ryan Nicholson

Directing · Born 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 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.

Ryan Nicholson movies and shows

  • Ghost Rider2007
  • Double Jeopardy1999
  • Dreamcatcher2003
  • The Chronicles of Riddick2004
  • Grave Encounters 22012
  • Dead Rising: Watchtower2015
  • It Stains the Sands Red2016
  • Dead Rising: Endgame2016
  • Vendetta2015
  • The Evil in Us2016
  • Murder on Pleasant Drive2006
  • Bleeders1997
  • Monster Island2004
  • La Petite Mort 2: Nasty Tapes2014
  • The Profane Exhibit2013
  • Blacktop2000
  • Suffer
  • Blood Angels2005
  • Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge2014
  • Gutterballs2008
  • Twists of Terror1997
  • My Name Is 'A' by Anonymous2012
  • Famine2011
  • Hell Hath No Fury2006