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.

Crew

Hanger
Director, Writer, Producer
Live Feed
Director, Producer, Makeup Designer, Writer, Story, Screenplay
Star Vehicle
Director, Writer
Gutterballs
Director, Writer, Executive Producer
Famine
Director, Writer, Producer
The Profane Exhibit
Director, Writer
Evil Feed
Screenstory
Collar
Director
Dreamcatcher
Makeup Effects
Ghost Rider
Makeup Effects
Gutterballs 2: Balls Deep
Director, Writer
Grave Encounters 2
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
Twists of Terror
Makeup Effects
Necrophagia - Nightmare Scenarios
Director
Hell Hath No Fury
Director, Writer, Producer, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dead Rising: Endgame
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dark Paradox
Prosthetic Designer
The Chronicles of Riddick
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Monster Island
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Blacktop
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Double Jeopardy
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Resurrection
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Blood Angels
Makeup Designer
The Evil in Us
Makeup Effects
Big Fucking Monster
Director
It Stains the Sands Red
Makeup Effects
Dead Nude Girls
Director, Screenplay, Executive Producer, Cinematography
Deadly Lessons
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Murder on Pleasant Drive
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Torched
Director
More Dead Nude Girls Featuring BBK
Director
Dead Rising: Watchtower
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge
Special Effects
Vendetta
Prosthetic Designer
Bleeders
Special Effects Makeup Artist
My Name Is 'A' by Anonymous
Producer
La Petite Mort 2: Nasty Tapes
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Seventh Shadow
Prosthetic Makeup Artist