Herschell Gordon Lewis
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
Movie Appearances
Chainsaw Sally
as Mr. Gordon
2004
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
as Self [archival]
2021
Horror Business
as Himself
2005
Blood Feast
as Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
1963
Scum of the Earth
as Narrator (voice)
1963
American Grindhouse
as Himself
2011
Divine Trash
as Self
2000
They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé
as Himself
2016
How Herschell Found His Niche
as himself
2016
Psycho Holocaust
as Radio News Broadcaster (voice)
2009
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
as Self
2019
Tonight You Die
2011
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
2010
Smash Cut
as Fred Sandy / Radio Announcer
2009
Living Venus
as Man on Street (uncredited)
1961
Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life
as Self
2003
Goldilocks and the Three Bares
as Voice Introducing Sonny Seymour (voice)
1963
Blood Feast
as Professor Lou Herschell
2016
The Alley Tramp
as Radio Reporter Gene Stallion (voice)
1968
Terror Toons 3
as Himself
2015
