Herschell Gordon Lewis
Director
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.
Born1926-06-15
Place of BirthPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Known For
4.8
Blood Feast
Horror
4.8
The Gruesome Twosome
ComedyHorror
5.5
Two Thousand Maniacs!
Horror
4.7
Color Me Blood Red
ComedyHorror
3.1
Moonshine Mountain
Drama
Carving Magic
Documentary
4.1
Something Weird
Horror
3.9
Linda and Abilene
DramaWestern
3.7
Magic Land of Mother Goose
FamilyFantasy
5.4
The Gore Gore Girls
ComedyHorror
3.4
The Ecstasies of Women
ComedyDrama
4.4
The Alley Tramp
Drama
2.3
Monster a Go-Go!
HorrorSci-Fi
5.4
The Wizard of Gore
Horror
4.8
Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat
HorrorComedy
4.2
Miss Nymphet's Zap-In
Comedy
4.0
Living Venus
Drama
5.1
The Girl, the Body, and the Pill
ComedyDrama
4.2
Daughter of the Sun
Comedy
5.0
She-Devils on Wheels
CrimeAction
4.1
Goldilocks and the Three Bares
ComedyMusic
5.3
Scum of the Earth
CrimeDrama
3.7
Suburban Roulette
Drama
3.2
BloodMania
ComedyHorror