
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.

Mr. Gordon
Chainsaw Sally

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Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida

Himself
Horror Business

Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Blood Feast

Narrator (voice)
Scum of the Earth!

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American Grindhouse

Self
Divine Trash

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They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé

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How Herschell Found His Niche

Radio News Broadcaster (voice)
Psycho Holocaust

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Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore

Tonight You Die

Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore

Fred Sandy / Radio Announcer
Smash Cut

Man on Street (uncredited)
Living Venus

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Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life

Voice Introducing Sonny Seymour (voice)
Goldilocks and the Three Bares

Professor Lou Herschell
Blood Feast

Radio Reporter Gene Stallion (voice)
The Alley Tramp

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Terror Toons 3

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Under the Scares

Antique Dealer
Crystalstone

Narrator (voice) (as Sheldon Seymour)
Something Weird

The Limey Seaman / Baron Khron (voice) (as Seymour Sheldon)
A Taste of Blood

Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
The Gruesome Twosome

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How to Make a Doll

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B-Documentary

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Killer Campout

7 Deadly Sins: Inside The Ecomm Cult

Bingo Record (voice)
Book of Lore

Self
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!

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Jimmy, the Boy Wonder

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An Evening with H.G. Lewis

Self (archive footage)
That's Sexploitation!

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BloodMania
Known For
Directing
Known Credits
35
Gender
Male
Birthday
1926-06-15
Place of Birth
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Also Known As
Lewis H. Gordon