Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
January 1, 1971
Died
October 8, 2019 (48 years old)
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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.
Known For
Acting
Directing
It Stains the Sands Red
Makeup Effects
2016
The Evil in Us
Makeup Effects
2016
Dead Rising: Endgame
Special Effects Makeup Artist
2016
Vendetta
Prosthetic Designer
2015
Dead Rising: Watchtower
Special Effects Makeup Artist
2015
La Petite Mort 2: Nasty Tapes
Special Effects Makeup Artist
2014
Collar
Director
2014
Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge
Special Effects
2014
Evil Feed
Screenstory
2013
Grave Encounters 2
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
2012
Famine
Writer, Director, Producer
2011
Hanger
Director, Producer, Writer
2009