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Yoshihiro Nishimura

Yoshihiro Nishimura

Yoshihiro Nishimura  is a Japanese film director, special effects and makeup effects artist, and a screenwriter who has worked predominantly in the horror genre. Nishimura has been described as "a legendary director and effects artist" and "the Tom Savini of Japan" with "talent to burn". He has been credited with establishing a new type of visual film presentation, the "gore effect".

Known for

The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide
The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide
2025 • Horror Film Expert
Meatball Machine : Dissection
Meatball Machine : Dissection
2024 • Himself
The Wizard
The Wizard
2024
Extremity
Extremity
2018 • Cameraman
Making F.R.I.E.N.D.s: Behind-the scenes of 'Jellyfish Eyes'
2015
Karate-Robo Zaborgar
Karate-Robo Zaborgar
2011 • Sensei
Yakuza Weapon
Yakuza Weapon
2011
Mutant Girls Squad
Mutant Girls Squad
2010 • Exploding Head Soldier

Full filmography

Extremity
Extremity
2018 • Cameraman
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Mutant Girls Squad
Mutant Girls Squad
2010 • Exploding Head Soldier
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RoboGeisha
RoboGeisha
2009 • Yakuza's Boss
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Yoshihiro Nishimura – Biography, Known For & Filmography