Herschell Gordon Lewis
Directing
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
2005
Carving Magic
1959
Bridger
1976
Chainsaw Sally
2004
Psycho Holocaust
2009
Something Weird
1967
B-Documentary
2015
Smash Cut
2009
Monster a Go-Go!
1965
Blood Feast
1963
