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Herschell Gordon Lewis

Herschell Gordon Lewis

Director & actor · born 15 June 1926 · 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.

Where to start: Blood Feast (1963).

As director 38

As actor 30

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Herschell Gordon Lewis movie?

By viewer score, Blood Feast (1963) at 4.8/10.

What are Herschell Gordon Lewis’s most popular movies?

Blood Feast, Blood Feast, Two Thousand Maniacs!.

How many movies has Herschell Gordon Lewis made?

68 films on TMDB, 38 as director, 30 as actor.

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