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 & Full Filmography6 Titles
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as The Nailer
Two years after a high-school prank involving flesh-eating acid nearly kills popular teacher Mr. Balszack, the graduating class of Sloppy Secondary holds a ’24-Hour Famine’ charity event on school grounds. But there’s an uninvited guest at this event, masquerading as the school’s handyman mascot, and he’s got an insatiable hunger of his own.
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as Maurice / Monty
BBK returns to wreak havoc on a new group of victims at a bowling alley.
Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • as The Doctor (voice)
After an unexpected pregnancy The Patient is terrified at the prospect of fatherhood, and after being denied an orchiectomy by their doctor they seek to have the surgery performed illegally at a seedy motel.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Himself
A crazed film director (Ryan Nicholson) auditions two girls for the sequel to his cult classic film Gutterballs.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A man obsessed with bird-watching takes on a new hobby, killing young ladies.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Psychotic Boyfriend
A collection of Necrophagia's gory music videos featuring cameos by horror legends like Coffin Joe and Paul Naschy.