Herschell Gordon Lewis

Herschell Gordon Lewis

June 15, 1926 – September 26, 2016
90 years

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.

Career
19631970
3 movies
Key genres
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