Herschell Gordon Lewis

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Herschell Gordon Lewis

Directing 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 'God…

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Blood Feast

Blood Feast

4.8 1963 Movie
Two Thousand Maniacs!

Two Thousand Maniacs!

5.5 1964 Movie
The Wizard of Gore

The Wizard of Gore

5.4 1970 Movie
American Grindhouse

American Grindhouse

6.7 2011 Movie
Color Me Blood Red

Color Me Blood Red

4.7 1965 Movie
The Gore Gore Girls

The Gore Gore Girls

5.4 1972 Movie
Smash Cut

Smash Cut

3.7 2009 Movie
Monster a Go-Go!

Monster a Go-Go!

2.3 1965 Movie
Divine Trash

Divine Trash

7.3 2000 Movie
Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat

Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat

4.8 2002 Movie
The Incredibly Strange Film Show

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

8.3 1988 TV Show
Blood Feast

Blood Feast

3.9 2016 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2021
    Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida

    Movie Self [archival]

  2. 2019
    Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore

    Movie Self

  3. 2018
    Virgin Cheerleaders in Chains

    Movie In Memory Of

  4. 2017
    Killer Campout

    Movie Himself- Voice

  5. 2017
    BloodMania

    Movie The Host

  6. 2016
    How Herschell Found His Niche

    Movie himself

  7. 2016
    Blood Feast

    Movie Professor Lou Herschell

  8. 2016
    They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé

    Movie Himself

  9. 2015
    B-Documentary

    Movie Himself

  10. 2015
    Terror Toons 3

    Movie Himself

  11. 2013
    That's Sexploitation!

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  12. 2011
    Tonight You Die

    Movie

  13. 2011
    Produce Your Own Damn Movie!

    Movie Self

  14. 2011
    American Grindhouse

    Movie Himself

  15. 2010
    The Chainsaw Sally Show - Season One

    Movie Executive Producer

  16. 2010
    Under the Scares

    Movie Self

More credits
  1. 2010
    Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore

    Movie

  2. 2009
    The Uh-oh Show

    Movie Uncle Herschell (uncredited)

  3. 2009
    7 Deadly Sins: Inside The Ecomm Cult

    Movie

  4. 2009
    Smash Cut

    Movie Fred Sandy / Radio Announcer

  5. 2009
    Psycho Holocaust

    Movie Radio News Broadcaster (voice)

  6. 2007
    Book of Lore

    Movie Bingo Record (voice)

  7. 2005
    Horror Business

    Movie Himself

  8. 2004
    Chainsaw Sally

    Movie Mr. Gordon

  9. 2003
    Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life

    Movie Self

  10. 2002
    Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat

    Movie Director

  11. 2000
    Divine Trash

    Movie Self

  12. 1989
    An Evening with H.G. Lewis

    Movie Self

  13. 1988
    The Incredibly Strange Film Show

    TV show Self

  14. 1987
    Crystalstone

    Movie Antique Dealer

  15. 1976
    Wanted: The Sundance Woman

    Movie Writer

  16. 1976
    Bridger

    Movie Writer

  17. 1972
    The Gore Gore Girls

    Movie Original Music Composer

  18. 1971
    Black Love

    Movie Director

  19. 1971
    This Stuff'll Kill Ya!

    Movie Director

  20. 1971
    The Year of the Yahoo!

    Movie Director

  21. 1970
    The Wizard of Gore

    Movie Director

  22. 1970
    Miss Nymphet's Zap-In

    Movie Director

  23. 1970
    The Great Chicago Conspiracy Circus

    Movie Writer

  24. 1969
    Linda and Abilene

    Movie Director