Yoshihiro Nishimura
Film director · 2 films (2008–2012)
Yoshihiro Nishimura is a director whose work here spans Tokyo Gore Police (2008) to The ABCs of Death (2012), across horror and action. 2 of those films were photographed by Shu G. Momose. The work runs close — 30% of frames across the 2 films indexed here, against 21% library-wide. All 86 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Yoshihiro Nishimura 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'.
Born 1 April 1969 · Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan · died 25 May 2026
Directing style
Yoshihiro Nishimura’s horror-action cinematography relies on tense, interior night scenes captured primarily at eye level or from low angles, utilizing a shallow depth of field to isolate subjects in medium shots and closeups. The lighting relies heavily on practicals, direct sunlight, and fluorescent or neon sources, which punch through predominantly cool, desaturated color grades with violent, saturated splashes of pure red and deep crimson. This dark, high-contrast palette is anchored by heavy blacks, slate grays, and sickly greens, reinforcing an ominous and horrific atmosphere.
Films directed by Yoshihiro Nishimura
About Yoshihiro Nishimura
When was Yoshihiro Nishimura born?
Yoshihiro Nishimura was born on 1 April 1969 in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan and died on 25 May 2026.
What films has Yoshihiro Nishimura directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: Tokyo Gore Police (2008) and The ABCs of Death (2012).
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All 86 indexed frames from 2 films directed by Yoshihiro Nishimura — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.