Directing
Community Rating
4.2
TMDB estimate
Born
June 15, 1926
Died
September 26, 2016 (age 90)
Born in
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.
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
as Self [archival]
2021
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Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
as Self
2019
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Virgin Cheerleaders in Chains
as In Memory Of
2018
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Killer Campout
as Himself- Voice
2017
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BloodMania
as The Host, Screenplay, Director
2017
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How Herschell Found His Niche
as himself
2016
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Blood Feast
as Professor Lou Herschell
2016
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They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé
as Himself
2016
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B-Documentary
as Himself
2015
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Terror Toons 3
as Himself
2015
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That's Sexploitation!
as Self (archive footage)
2013
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Tonight You Die
2011
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Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
as Self
2011
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American Grindhouse
as Himself
2011
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The Chainsaw Sally Show - Season One
as Executive Producer
2010
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Under the Scares
as Self
2010
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Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
2010
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The Uh-oh Show
as Uncle Herschell (uncredited), Director, Writer
2009
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7 Deadly Sins: Inside The Ecomm Cult
2009
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Smash Cut
as Fred Sandy / Radio Announcer
2009
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