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.

Known For

Horror Business

Himself

Psycho Holocaust

Radio News Broadcaster (voice)

Chainsaw Sally

Mr. Gordon

Something Weird

Narrator (voice) (as Sheldon Seymour)

Smash Cut

Fred Sandy / Radio Announcer

American Grindhouse

Himself

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

Self [archival]

Scum of the Earth

Narrator (voice)