Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Birthdate
1926-06-15
Day of Death
2016-09-26
Place of Birth
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Biography
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 (36)
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Self [archival]
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
2021
⭐ 1.0
Role:
Self
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
2019
⭐ 3.8
Role:
Himself- Voice
Killer Campout
2017
⭐ 3.2
Role:
The Host
BloodMania
2017No Image
⭐ 0
Role:
himself
How Herschell Found His Niche
2016
⭐ 3.9
Role:
Professor Lou Herschell
Blood Feast
2016
⭐ 6.1
Role:
Himself
They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé
2016
⭐ 4.0
Role:
Himself
B-Documentary
2015
⭐ 5.1
Role:
Himself
Terror Toons 3
2015
⭐ 5.9
Role:
Self (archive footage)
That's Sexploitation!
2013
⭐ 0
Role:
Unknown
Tonight You Die
2011
⭐ 0
Role:
Self
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
2011
⭐ 6.8
Role:
Himself
American Grindhouse
2011
⭐ 0
Role:
Self
Under the Scares
2010
⭐ 5.9
Role:
Unknown
