Ryan Nicholson

Directing Jan 1, 1971 Oct 8, 2019 (aged 48) 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.

6 Acting Credits
39 Crew Credits

Acting

Famine Movie

Famine

as The Nailer

2011
Necrophagia - Nightmare Scenarios Movie

Necrophagia - Nightmare Scenarios

as Psychotic Boyfriend

2004
Dead Nude Girls Movie

Dead Nude Girls

2013
Gutterballs 2: Balls Deep Movie

Gutterballs 2: Balls Deep

as Maurice / Monty

2015
S.I.D.S. Movie

S.I.D.S.

as The Doctor (voice)

2014
More Dead Nude Girls Featuring BBK Movie

More Dead Nude Girls Featuring BBK

as Himself

2016

Crew

Ghost Rider Movie

Ghost Rider

Makeup Effects

2007
The Chronicles of Riddick Movie

The Chronicles of Riddick

Special Effects Makeup Artist

2004
Dreamcatcher Movie

Dreamcatcher

Makeup Effects

2003
Double Jeopardy Movie

Double Jeopardy

Special Effects Makeup Artist

1999
Grave Encounters 2 Movie

Grave Encounters 2

Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects

2012
Dead Rising: Watchtower Movie

Dead Rising: Watchtower

Special Effects Makeup Artist

2015
It Stains the Sands Red Movie

It Stains the Sands Red

Makeup Effects

2016
Dead Rising: Endgame Movie

Dead Rising: Endgame

Special Effects Makeup Artist

2016
Vendetta Movie

Vendetta

Prosthetic Designer

2015
The Evil in Us Movie

The Evil in Us

Makeup Effects

2016
Gutterballs Movie

Gutterballs

Director

2008
Bleeders Movie

Bleeders

Special Effects Makeup Artist

1997