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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.
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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.
Blood Feast
1963
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.
Gender
Male
Birthday
June 15, 1926
Died
September 26, 2016
Birthplace
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Also Known As
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
2010
Blood Feast
2016
Blood Feast
1963
Crystalstone
1987
Living Venus
1961
Divine Trash
2000
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
2011
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
2019
Killer Campout
2017
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
2021
Chainsaw Sally
2004
Horror Business
2005
How to Make a Doll
1968
American Grindhouse
2011
Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life
2003
Smash Cut
2009
Under the Scares
2010
They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé
2016
Goldilocks and the Three Bares
1963
How Herschell Found His Niche
2016
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