Yoshihiro Nishimura
Directing•Born April 1, 1969•Died May 25, 2026 (age 57)•Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
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'.
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Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentDirecting
BirthdayApril 1, 1969
Day of DeathMay 25, 2026
Place of BirthAsakusa, Tokyo, Japan
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