Gary J. Tunnicliffe
- Known For
- Costume & Make-Up
- Born
- February 27, 1968 in Burntwood, Staffordshire, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1992–2026 (35 Years)
- Total Credits
- 90 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Gary J. Tunnicliffe (also known as Gary J. Tuniclif).
Profession: Film industry professional since 1990, primarily designing and creating special makeup effects. Known for costume and makeup.
Experience: Worked on over 130 feature films.
Notable Franchises: Blade, Halloween, Candyman, Scream, Exorcist, Feast, Prophecy, Mimic, Scary Movie, Children of the Corn, The Collector, Piranha, and Hellraiser (8 films).
Nickname: The Hollywood Assassin (earned for designing elaborate and shocking death sequences).
Directing/Writing: At age 27, wrote and directed his first feature, the science fiction horror film Within The Rock for producer Robert Patrick.
Personal Info: Male, born February 27, 1968, in Burntwood, Staffordshire, England, UK.
Gary J. Tunnicliffe is a costume and makeup professional who has worked in the film industry since 1990. Born on February 27, 1968, in Burntwood, Staffordshire, England, he has worked on over 130 feature films. His work includes contributions to horror franchises such as Blade, Halloween, Candyman, Scream, Exorcist, Feast, Prophecy, Mimic, Scary Movie, Children of the Corn, The Collector, Piranha, and Hellraiser, for which he worked on eight films. Known for designing elaborate and shocking death sequences, he earned the nickname The Hollywood Assassin. At age 27, he wrote and directed his first feature, the science fiction horror
Career overview
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Name: Gary J. Tunnicliffe (also known as Gary J. Tuniclif).
Gender: Male.
Birthday: February 27, 1968.
Place of Birth: Burntwood, Staffordshire, England, UK.
Industry start: 1990.
Primary work: Designing and creating special make up effects.
Experience: Over 130 feature films.
Franchises/Films mentioned: Blade, Halloween, Candyman, Scream, Exorcist, Feast, Prophecy, Mimic, Scary Movie, Children of the Corn, The Collector, Piranha, Hellraiser (8 films).
Reputation: Known for designing elaborate and shocking death sequences; nickname "The Hollywood Assassin".
Directing/Writing: At age 27, wrote and directed his first feature, the science fiction horror film "Within The Rock" for producer Robert Patrick.
Known credits (TMDB): 62.
Known for: Costume & Makeup.
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Gary J. Tunnicliffe is a costume and makeup professional born on February 27, 1968, in Burntwood, Staffordshire, England, UK. He has worked in the film industry since 1990, primarily focusing on designing and creating special makeup effects. His work spans over 130 feature films, including contributions to various horror genre franchises. Notable titles in his filmography include Blade, Halloween, Candyman, Scream, Exorcist, Feast, Prophecy, Mimic, Scary Movie, Children of the Corn, The Collector, and Piranha. He is also recognized for his work on eight Hellraiser films.
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Tunnicliffe is noted for designing elaborate and shocking death sequences, which earned him the nickname The Hollywood Assassin. In addition to his makeup work, he has experience in writing and directing. At the age of 27, he wrote and directed his first feature film, a science fiction horror production titled Within The Rock, which was made for producer Robert Patrick.
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Gary J. Tunnicliffe is a costume and makeup professional who has worked in the film industry since 1990. Born on February 27, 1968, in Burntwood, Staffordshire, England, UK, he is also known as Gary J. Tuniclif. His career primarily involves designing and creating special makeup effects, and he has worked on over 130 feature films. His credits include entries on several horror genre franchises such as Blade, Halloween, Candyman,
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
90 titles- Corporate Retreat (2026) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Infestation (2026) Special Effects
- The Exorcist: Believer (2023) Makeup Effects
- Trick (2019) as Principal
- Trick (2019) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Trick (2019) Stunt Double
- Hellraiser: Judgment (2018) as The Auditor
- Hellraiser: Judgment (2018) Director
- Hellraiser: Judgment (2018) Writer
- Hellraiser: Judgment (2018) Associate Producer
- Hellraiser: Judgment (2018) Makeup Effects Designer
- Hellraiser: Judgment (2018) Prop Designer
- The Hatred (2017) Makeup Effects Designer
- Miracles from Heaven (2016) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Miracles from Heaven (2016) Prosthetics
- Pet (2016) as Homeless Guy
- Pet (2016) Makeup Effects Designer
- The Wedding Ringer (2015) Makeup Effects Designer
- Most Likely to Die (2015) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- The Hive (2015) Makeup Effects Designer
- The Chicken Run (2015) Director
- The Chicken Run (2015) Writer
- The Chicken Run (2015) Producer
- The Chicken Run (2015) Production Design
- The Chicken Run (2015) Set Dresser
- Gone Girl (2014) Makeup Effects
- Burying the Ex (2014) Makeup Effects
- Animal (2014) Creature Design
- Killing Season (2013) Makeup Designer
- Beneath (2013) Makeup Effects Designer
- The Collection (2012) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Scream 4 (2011) Prosthetic Designer
- Children of the Corn: Genesis (2011) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Corman's World (2011) as Self - Makeup Designer
- Hellraiser: Revelations (2011) Screenplay
- Shanghai (2010) Prosthetics
- Dinoshark (2010) as Jeremy Long
- My Bloody Valentine (2009) Makeup Designer
- Jack and the Beanstalk (2009) as Nervous Lumberjack (voice)
- Jack and the Beanstalk (2009) Director
- Jack and the Beanstalk (2009) Producer
- Feast III: The Happy Finish (2009) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Hellraiser: Deader – Winter's Lament (2009) Characters
- Necromonger Dave (2008) Director
- Necromonger Dave (2008) Editor
- The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (2007) as Security Guard #2
- The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (2007) Makeup Artist
- Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud (2007) Makeup Designer
- Pumpkinhead: Ashes to Ashes (2006) Makeup Designer
- Hellraiser: Deader (2005) Makeup Effects Designer
- Feast (2005) as Mama Beast
- Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis (2005) Makeup Artist
- Hellraiser: Hellworld (2005) Second Unit Director
- Hellraiser: Hellworld (2005) Makeup Effects Designer
- Dracula III: Legacy (2005) Makeup Designer
- The Prophecy: Uprising (2005) Special Effects
- Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) Makeup Effects Designer
- Megalodon (2004) as Grady Harper
- Megalodon (2004) Writer
- Mimic: Sentinel (2003) as Mimic Bug #2
- Mimic: Sentinel (2003) Second Unit Director
- Mimic: Sentinel (2003) Stunts
- Dracula II: Ascension (2003) Makeup Designer
- Dracula II: Ascension (2003) Second Unit Director
- Halloween: Resurrection (2002) as Officer
- Halloween: Resurrection (2002) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Hellraiser: Hellseeker (2002) Makeup Effects Designer
- Hansel & Gretel (2002) Director
- Hansel & Gretel (2002) Writer
- To End All Wars (2001) Makeup Effects
- Guardian (2001) Writer
- Ginger Snaps (2000) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Dracula 2000 (2000) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Hellraiser: Inferno (2000) Makeup Effects Designer
- Sleepy Hollow (1999) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Sleepy Hollow (1999) Effects Supervisor
- Sleepy Hollow (1999) Makeup Effects
- Candyman: Day of the Dead (1999) Prosthetic Makeup Artist
- Twin Falls Idaho (1999) Makeup Effects Designer
- Amanda & the Alien (1998) Creature Design
- Menno's Mind (1997) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996) Makeup Effects Designer
- Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering (1996) Makeup Effects Designer
- Within the Rock (1996) Writer
- Within the Rock (1996) Screenplay
- Within the Rock (1996) Director
- Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) Special Effects
- Lord of Illusions (1995) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Last Gasp (1995) Makeup Designer
- Candyman (1992) Makeup Supervisor
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gary J. Tunnicliffe best known for?
Gary J. Tunnicliffe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Corporate Retreat (2026), The Exorcist: Believer (2023), Hellraiser: Judgment (2018), Hellraiser: Judgment (2018).
When and where was Gary J. Tunnicliffe born?
Gary J. Tunnicliffe was born on February 27, 1968 in Burntwood, Staffordshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Gary J. Tunnicliffe have?
Gary J. Tunnicliffe has accumulated over 90 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2026.
What is Gary J. Tunnicliffe's background in cinema and television?
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Gary J. Tunnicliffe by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Feast (2005) as Mama Beast — aged about 37
- Pet (2016) as Homeless Guy — aged about 48
- Jack and the Beanstalk (2009) as Nervous Lumberjack (voice) — aged about 41
- Hellraiser: Judgment (2018) as The Auditor — aged about 50
- Mimic: Sentinel (2003) as Mimic Bug #2 — aged about 35
- Halloween: Resurrection (2002) as Officer — aged about 34
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