
Herschell Gordon Lewis
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23
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TV Shows
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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.

Herschell Gordon Lewis
Directing
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.

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

Smash Cut

American Grindhouse

Blood Feast

That's Sexploitation!

Blood Feast

Living Venus

Divine Trash

Psycho Holocaust

Killer Campout

Crystalstone

Chainsaw Sally

Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life

BloodMania

They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé

The Gruesome Twosome

The Alley Tramp

Terror Toons 3

Produce Your Own Damn Movie!

The Uh-oh Show

Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore

B-Documentary

A Taste of Blood

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