Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Birthdate
1969-04-01
Day of Death
2026-05-25
Place of Birth
Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Yoshihiro Nishimura
Biography
Yoshihiro Nishimura (1 April 1969 — 25 May 2026) was 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'.
Filmography (11)
⭐ 0
Role:
Horror Film Expert
The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide
2025
⭐ 10.0
Role:
Himself
Meatball Machine : Dissection
2024
⭐ 0
Role:
Unknown
The Wizard
2024
⭐ 5.3
Role:
Cameraman
Extremity
2018No Image
⭐ 0
Role:
Unknown
Making F.R.I.E.N.D.s: Behind-the scenes of 'Jellyfish Eyes'
2015
⭐ 5.9
Role:
Sensei
Karate-Robo Zaborgar
2011
⭐ 4.3
Role:
Unknown
Yakuza Weapon
2011
⭐ 5.5
Role:
Exploding Head Soldier
Mutant Girls Squad
2010
⭐ 5.4
Role:
Yakuza's Boss
RoboGeisha
2009
⭐ 6.0
Role:
Unknown
Tokyo Gore Police
2008
⭐ 0
Role:
Unknown