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Herschell Gordon Lewis

Directing · Born June 15, 1926 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Herschell Gordon Lewis (June 15, 1926 – September 26, 2016) was an American filmmaker, best known for creating the 'splatter' subgenre of horror films. He is often called the 'Godfather of Gore' (a title also given to Lucio Fulci), though his film career included works in a range of exploitation film genres including juvenile delinquent films, nudie-cuties, two children's films, and at least one rural comedy.

Herschell Gordon Lewis movies and shows

  • The Incredibly Strange Film Show1988
  • Monster a Go-Go!1965
  • Wanted: The Sundance Woman1976
  • Smash Cut2009
  • The Ecstasies of Women1969
  • Blood Feast1963
  • The Wizard of Gore1970
  • Produce Your Own Damn Movie!2011
  • Linda and Abilene1969
  • The Gore Gore Girls1972
  • Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat2002
  • This Stuff'll Kill Ya!1971
  • Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life2003
  • That's Sexploitation!2013
  • Chainsaw Sally2004
  • Virgin Cheerleaders in Chains2018
  • Two Thousand Maniacs!1964
  • American Grindhouse2011
  • Scum of the Earth1963
  • Goldilocks and the Three Bares1963
  • Color Me Blood Red1965
  • Bridger1976
  • A Taste of Blood1967
  • Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore2010