Herschell Gordon Lewis
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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.
Also known as
Lewis H. Gordon · Mark Hansen · Marvin Lester · H.G. Lewis · Herschell G. Lewis · Georges Parades
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Known For
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
1988 · TV
American Grindhouse
2011 · Movie
The Chainsaw Sally Show - Season One
2010 · Movie
Wanted: The Sundance Woman
1976 · Movie
Horror Business
2005 · Movie
Something Weird
1967 · Movie
B-Documentary
2015 · Movie
The Wizard of Gore
1970 · Movie
The Gore Gore Girls
1972 · Movie
Two Thousand Maniacs!
1964 · Movie
Virgin Cheerleaders in Chains
2018 · Movie
Color Me Blood Red
1965 · Movie