Herschell Gordon Lewis

Director

Born: June 15, 1926
Died: September 26, 2016 (age 90)
From: 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 '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…

Filmography (62)

Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida (2021)
Self [archival]
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore (2019)
Self
Killer Campout (2017)
Himself- Voice
BloodMania (2017)
Director
How Herschell Found His Niche
How Herschell Found His Niche (2016)
himself
Blood Feast (2016)
Professor Lou Herschell
They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé (2016)
Himself
B-Documentary (2015)
Himself
Terror Toons 3 (2015)
Himself
That's Sexploitation! (2013)
Self (archive footage)
Tonight You Die (2011)
Produce Your Own Damn Movie! (2011)
Self
American Grindhouse (2011)
Himself
Under the Scares (2010)
Self
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore (2010)
The Uh-oh Show (2009)
Director
7 Deadly Sins: Inside The Ecomm Cult (2009)
Smash Cut (2009)
Fred Sandy / Radio Announcer
Psycho Holocaust (2009)
Radio News Broadcaster (voice)
Book of Lore (2007)
Bingo Record (voice)
Horror Business (2005)
Himself
Chainsaw Sally (2004)
Mr. Gordon
Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life (2003)
Self
Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat (2002)
Director
Divine Trash (2000)
Self
An Evening with H.G. Lewis
An Evening with H.G. Lewis (1989)
Self
Crystalstone (1987)
Antique Dealer
The Gore Gore Girls (1972)
Director
Black Love (1971)
Director
This Stuff'll Kill Ya! (1971)
Director