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Herschell Gordon Lewis

Director

Herschell Gordon Lewis

Directing
1963 — 2002 · 14 films
Lived
15 June 1926 — d. 2016
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 rural comedy.

Career Signature

How Herschell Gordon Lewis’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they directed.