Yoshihiro Nishimura, Director of ‘Tokyo Gore Police,’ Dies at 59
Yoshihiro Nishimura, a renowned horror filmmaker known for 'Tokyo Gore Police,' has passed away at the age of 59. He had been battling cirrhosis of the liver prior to his death. Nishimura's contributions to the indie horror community and his influence on filmmakers will be remembered by fans worldwide.
- ▪Yoshihiro Nishimura died at the age of 59 after a battle with cirrhosis of the liver.
- ▪He was known for his work as a director and special effects artist in horror films.
- ▪Nishimura's final film, 'Geisha War,' has already screened to the public.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies Yoshihiro Nishimura, Director of ‘Tokyo Gore Police,’ Dies at 59 “It is a great loss for the indie horror community and Nishimura’s fans around the world,” friend and collaborator Robert Rhine writes Casey Loving May 26, 2026 @ 6:54 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Yoshihiro Nishimura at Sitges Film Festival 2017 (Photo by Robert Marquardt/Getty Images) Yoshihiro Nishimura, the horror filmmaker and special effects/makeup artist behind such films as “Tokyo Gore Police,” has died at the age of 59. This news comes after Nishimura reportedly faced a weeks-long battle with cirrhosis of the liver.
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