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Greg Nicotero

Greg Nicotero

Gregory “Greg” Nicotero (born March 15, 1963) is an American special make-up effects creator, and television producer and director. His first major job in special effects makeup was on the George A. Romero film “Day of the Dead” (1985), under the tutelage of Romero and make-up effects veteran Tom Savini.

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The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide

The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide

2025

as Horror Film Expert

Pardon My Curse: The Making of Drag Me to Hell

Pardon My Curse: The Making of Drag Me to Hell

2024

as Self

King on Screen

King on Screen

2023

as Self

Attack of the Doc!

Attack of the Doc!

2023

as Self

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time

2022

as Self

The Last Drive-in: The Walking Dead

The Last Drive-in: The Walking Dead

2021

as Self

Tales of the Uncanny

Tales of the Uncanny

2020

as Self

In Search of Darkness: Part II

In Search of Darkness: Part II

2020

as Self

Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

2020

as Himself

In Search of Darkness

In Search of Darkness

2019

as Self

Captive State

Captive State

2019

as Hunter Puppeteer

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

2019

as Self

Eli Roth's History of Horror

Eli Roth's History of Horror

2018

as Self

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

2018

as Self

Long Live the King

Long Live the King

2016

as himself

Ride with Norman Reedus

Ride with Norman Reedus

2016

as Self

It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned

It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned

2016

as Self

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

2015

as Self

Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness

Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness

2015

as Self

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015

as Self

Fanarchy

Fanarchy

2015

as Self

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

2014

as Himself

Doc of the Dead

Doc of the Dead

2014

as Self

The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead

The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead

2013

as Self

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

2013

as Self - Effects Supervisor

Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking

Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking

2013

as Self

Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

2012

as Self

Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder

Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder

2011

as Self

Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2

Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2

2011

as Self

Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory

2011

as Self

Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments

Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments

2010

as Self

The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead

2010

as Walker (uncredited)

Piranha 3D

Piranha 3D

2010

as Boat Captain

The Making of The Walking Dead

The Making of The Walking Dead

2010

as Self

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

2010

as Self

Inglourious Basterds

Inglourious Basterds

2009

as Gestapo Major (uncredited)

The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"

The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"

2009

as Self

Monsterland

Monsterland

2009

as Self

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

2008

as Self

Mirrors

Mirrors

2008

as Guy Playing Pool (uncredited)

He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce

He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce

2008

as Self

Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust

Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust

2008

as Makeup Effects Guy #3

The Horror of It All: The Visual F/X of The Mist

The Horror of It All: The Visual F/X of The Mist

2008

as Self

When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'

When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'

2008

as Self (archive footage)

Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist'

Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist'

2008

as Self

The Mist: Taming the Beast - The Making of Scene 35

The Mist: Taming the Beast - The Making of Scene 35

2008

as Himself

Zombiemania

Zombiemania

2008

as Himself - Makeup Artist

One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead

One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead

2007

as Self

30 Even Scarier Movie Moments

30 Even Scarier Movie Moments

2007

as Himself

Bloodsucking Cinema

Bloodsucking Cinema

2007

as Self

Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead

2007

as Zombie Surgeon

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

2006

as Self

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

2006

as Self

Cemetery Gates

Cemetery Gates

2006

as Stoner Dude Michael

Working with a Master: John Carpenter

Working with a Master: John Carpenter

2006

as Self

The Hills Have Eyes

The Hills Have Eyes

2006

as Cyst

Becoming a Werewolf

Becoming a Werewolf

2005

as Greg Nicotero

Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

2005

as Bridgekeeper Zombie

Cursed

Cursed

2005

as Man Pushing Dracula's Coffin (uncredited)

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

2004

as Self

Comic Book: The Movie

Comic Book: The Movie

2004

as Greg Nicotero

The Many Days of Day of the Dead

The Many Days of Day of the Dead

2003

as Himself

The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier

The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier

2000

as Self

House on Haunted Hill

House on Haunted Hill

1999

as Rollercoaster Technician (uncredited)

Full Tilt Boogie

Full Tilt Boogie

1998

as Self

From Dusk Till Dawn

From Dusk Till Dawn

1996

as Sex Machine's Buddy

The Demolitionist

The Demolitionist

1995

as Elevator Punk

Body Bags

Body Bags

1993

as Man with Dog

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

1989

as Guy In Gas Station

Gorgon Video Magazine

Gorgon Video Magazine

1989

as Self

Intruder

Intruder

1989

as Townie in Car

Evil Dead II

Evil Dead II

1987

as The Hand / Evil Ed's Hand / Henrietta's Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited)

Night of the Creeps

Night of the Creeps

1986

as Extra (uncredited)

Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects

Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects

1986

as Himself

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

1985

as Johnson

Not Your Average Joe

Not Your Average Joe

as Self