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Yoshihiro Nishimura, born April 1, 1969, and deceased May 25, 2026, was a Japanese maestro of horror, renowned for his groundbreaking work in special effects and makeup. Described as Japan’s Tom Savini, Nishimura pioneered a new visual aesthetic in the genre, the 'gore effect', which transformed the landscape of Japanese horror cinema. As a director and screenwriter, his contributions to the medium were incendiary, his technical prowess and innovative approach to graphic effects leaving an indelible mark on the industry.
The roles that explain the career.
24 credits across 5 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Holy Mother | Director | Film |
| 2022 | Holy Mother | Producer | Film |
| 2019 | Rise of the Machine Girls | Producer | Film |
| 2018 | Vampire Clay | Producer | Film |
| 2013 | The ABCs of Death | Director | Film |
| 2013 | The Profane Exhibit | Director | Film |
| 2013 | The ABCs of Death | Writer | Film |
| 2013 | The Profane Exhibit | Writer | Film |
| 2013 | Jellyfish Eyes | Producer | Film |
| 2011 | Yakuza Weapon | Film | |
| 2011 | Karate-Robo Zaborgar | Sensei | Film |
| 2010 | Mutant Girls Squad | Exploding Head Soldier | Film |
| 2010 | Helldriver | Director | Film |
| 2010 | Mutant Girls Squad | Director | Film |
| 2010 | Helldriver | Writer | Film |
| 2009 | RoboGeisha | Yakuza's Boss | Film |
| 2009 | Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl | Director | Film |
| 2009 | 63 Minutes Later | Director | Film |
| 2008 | Tokyo Gore Police | Director | Film |
| 2007 | Meatball Machine: Reject of Death | Director | Film |
| 2004 | Speakerman: The Boo | Film | |
| 2004 | Speakerman: The Boo | Director | Film |
| 1995 | Anatomia Extinction | Director | Film |
| 1995 | Anatomia Extinction | Producer | Film |
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