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DirectingPersonal Info
Known ForDirecting
Born1971-01-01
BirthplaceVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
Ryan Nicholson
Directing
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Ryan Nicholson
Ghost Rider
2007
Filmography
Acting (7)
2016
More Dead Nude Girls Featuring BBKas Himself
2015
Gutterballs 2: Balls Deepas Maurice / Monty
4.3
2014
S.I.D.S.as The Doctor (voice)
7.2
2014
Blood Valley: Seed's Revengeas Man in Truck
3.2
2013
2.8
2011
Famineas The Nailer
3.3
2004
Necrophagia - Nightmare Scenariosas Psychotic Boyfriend
5.2
Production & Directing (59)
2017
Big Fucking MonsterDirector
1.0
2016
2016
It Stains the Sands RedMakeup Effects
5.6
2016
The Evil in UsMakeup Effects
5.0
2016
Dead Rising: EndgameSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
5.2
2015
VendettaProsthetic Designer
5.4
2015
Gutterballs 2: Balls DeepDirector
4.3
2015
4.3
2015
Dead Rising: WatchtowerSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
5.2
2014
La Petite Mort 2: Nasty TapesSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
4.3
2014
CollarDirector
4.2
2014
Blood Valley: Seed's RevengeSpecial Effects
3.2
2013
Evil FeedScreenstory
4.2
2013
Dead Nude GirlsScreenplay
2.8
2013
Dead Nude GirlsDirector
2.8
2013
Dead Nude GirlsCinematography
2.8
2013
Dead Nude GirlsExecutive Producer
2.8
2013
The Profane ExhibitDirector
3.5
2013
The Profane ExhibitWriter
3.5
2012
My Name Is 'A' by AnonymousProducer
1.5
2012
Grave Encounters 2Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
5.6
2011
FamineWriter
3.3
2011
FamineDirector
3.3
2011
FamineProducer
3.3
2010
Star VehicleWriter
3.9
2010
Star VehicleDirector
3.9
2009
HangerDirector
3.6
2009
HangerProducer
3.6
2009
HangerWriter
3.6
2009
The Seventh ShadowProsthetic Makeup Artist
2.0
2008
GutterballsDirector
4.6
2008
GutterballsExecutive Producer
4.6
2008
GutterballsWriter
4.6
2007
Ghost RiderMakeup Effects
5.6
2007
Dark ParadoxProsthetic Designer
3.3
2006
Live FeedDirector
3.9
2006
Live FeedProducer
3.9
2006
Live FeedWriter
3.9
2006
Live FeedScreenplay
3.9
2006
Live FeedMakeup Designer
3.9
2006
Live FeedStory
3.9
2006
Hell Hath No FuryDirector
3.2
2006
Hell Hath No FuryWriter
3.2
2006
Hell Hath No FuryProducer
3.2
2006
Hell Hath No FurySpecial Effects Makeup Artist
3.2
2006
Murder on Pleasant DriveSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
6.6
2006
Deadly LessonsSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2.9
2005
Blood AngelsMakeup Designer
4.7
2004
5.2
2004
The Chronicles of RiddickSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
6.6
2004
Monster IslandSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
4.4
2003
TorchedDirector
4.5
2003
DreamcatcherMakeup Effects
5.7
2000
BlacktopSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
5.2
1999
Double JeopardySpecial Effects Makeup Artist
6.6
1999
ResurrectionSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
5.7
1997
BleedersSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
4.5
1997
Twists of TerrorMakeup Effects
5.6
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SufferWriter