Herschell Gordon Lewis
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.
Known for
- The Incredibly Strange Film Show (1988)
- They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé (2016)
- Produce Your Own Damn Movie! (2011)
- American Grindhouse (2011)
- Psycho Holocaust (2009)
- Scum of the Earth (1963)
- Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life (2003)
- B-Documentary (2015)
- Divine Trash (2000)
- Horror Business (2005)
- Smash Cut (2009)
- Blood Feast (2016)
- Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore (2010)
- Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida (2021)
- The Uh-oh Show (2009)
- Chainsaw Sally (2004)
- Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore (2019)
- Crystalstone (1987)
- Blood Feast (1963)
- The Alley Tramp (1968)