Herschell Gordon Lewis
Directing
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Herschell Gordon Lewis
Blood Feast
1963
Smash Cut
2009
Filmography
Acting (36)
2021
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Floridaas Self [archival]
7.0
1.0
2017
Killer Campoutas Himself- Voice
3.7
2017
BloodManiaas The Host
3.2
2016
How Herschell Found His Nicheas himself
2016
Blood Feastas Professor Lou Herschell
3.9
2016
5.6
2015
B-Documentaryas Himself
4.0
2015
Terror Toons 3as Himself
5.1
2013
That's Sexploitation!as Self (archive footage)
5.9
2011
2011
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!as Self
2011
American Grindhouseas Himself
6.7
2010
Under the Scaresas Self
2009
The Uh-oh Showas Uncle Herschell (uncredited)
4.8
2009
Smash Cutas Fred Sandy / Radio Announcer
3.7
2009
Psycho Holocaustas Radio News Broadcaster (voice)
2.7
2007
Book of Loreas Bingo Record (voice)
2005
Horror Businessas Himself
7.0
2004
Chainsaw Sallyas Mr. Gordon
4.0
2003
7.7
2000
Divine Trashas Self
7.3
1989
An Evening with H.G. Lewisas Self
1987
Crystalstoneas Antique Dealer
6.7
1968
How to Make a Dollas Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
2.6
1968
The Alley Trampas Radio Reporter Gene Stallion (voice)
4.4
1967
The Gruesome Twosomeas Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
4.8
1967
A Taste of Bloodas The Limey Seaman / Baron Khron (voice) (as Seymour Sheldon)
4.9
1967
Something Weirdas Narrator (voice) (as Sheldon Seymour)
4.1
1966
Jimmy, the Boy Wonderas Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
3.0
1963
Scum of the Earthas Narrator (voice)
5.3
1963
Goldilocks and the Three Baresas Voice Introducing Sonny Seymour (voice)
4.1
1963
Blood Feastas Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
4.8
1961
Living Venusas Man on Street (uncredited)
4.0
Production & Directing (113)
2018
Virgin Cheerleaders in ChainsIn Memory Of
4.7
2017
BloodManiaDirector
3.2
2017
BloodManiaScreenplay
3.2
2010
The Chainsaw Sally Show - Season OneExecutive Producer
2.0
2009
The Uh-oh ShowDirector
4.8
2009
The Uh-oh ShowWriter
4.8
2002
Blood Feast 2: All U Can EatDirector
4.8
1976
6.7
1976
BridgerWriter
10.0
1976
BridgerSound Editor
10.0
1972
The Gore Gore GirlsDirector
5.4
1972
The Gore Gore GirlsProducer
5.4
1972
The Gore Gore GirlsOriginal Music Composer
5.4
1972
The Gore Gore GirlsMakeup Effects
5.4
1971
Black LoveDirector
5.4
1971
Black LoveProducer
5.4
1971
Black LoveCinematography
5.4
1971
This Stuff'll Kill Ya!Director
6.3
1971
This Stuff'll Kill Ya!Writer
6.3
1971
This Stuff'll Kill Ya!Original Music Composer
6.3
1971
This Stuff'll Kill Ya!Producer
6.3
1971
The Year of the Yahoo!Director
3.6
1971
The Year of the Yahoo!Producer
3.6
1971
The Year of the Yahoo!Original Music Composer
3.6
1970
The Wizard of GoreDirector
5.4
1970
The Wizard of GoreProducer
5.4
1970
The Wizard of GoreSpecial Effects
5.4
1970
Miss Nymphet's Zap-InDirector
4.2
1970
Miss Nymphet's Zap-InWriter
4.2
1970
Miss Nymphet's Zap-InProducer
4.2
1970
7.0
1969
Linda and AbileneDirector
3.9
1969
Linda and AbileneDirector of Photography
3.9
1969
The Ecstasies of WomenDirector
3.4
1969
The Ecstasies of WomenWriter
3.4
1969
The Ecstasies of WomenDirector of Photography
3.4
1968
Just for the Hell of ItDirector
4.0
1968
Just for the Hell of ItProducer
4.0
1968
How to Make a DollDirector
2.6
1968
How to Make a DollScreenplay
2.6
1968
How to Make a DollSound Effects
2.6
1968
How to Make a DollProducer
2.6
1968
The PsychicWriter
4.0
1968
The PsychicDirector of Photography
4.0
1968
The Alley TrampDirector
4.4
1968
The Alley TrampProducer
4.4
1968
Suburban RouletteDirector
3.7
1968
Suburban RouletteMusic
3.7
1968
Suburban RouletteAdditional Dialogue
3.7
1968
Suburban RouletteProducer
3.7
1968
She-Devils on WheelsDirector
5.0
1968
She-Devils on WheelsProducer
5.0
1967
Blast-Off GirlsDirector
4.0
1967
The Girl, the Body, and the PillDirector
5.1
1967
Blast-Off GirlsWriter
4.0
1967
Blast-Off GirlsProducer
4.0
1967
The Girl, the Body, and the PillProducer
5.1
1967
The Gruesome TwosomeDirector
4.8
1967
The Gruesome TwosomeProducer
4.8
1967
A Taste of BloodDirector
4.9
1967
A Taste of BloodProducer
4.9
1967
Something WeirdDirector
4.1
1967
Something WeirdCinematography
4.1
1966
Magic Land of Mother GooseDirector
3.7
1966
Magic Land of Mother GooseDirector of Photography
3.7
1966
Jimmy, the Boy WonderDirector
3.0
1966
A Hot Night at the Go-Go Lounge!Director
4.5
1965
Color Me Blood RedDirector
4.7
1965
Color Me Blood RedWriter
4.7
1965
Color Me Blood RedDirector of Photography
4.7
1965
Monster a Go-Go!Director
2.3
1965
Monster a Go-Go!Additional Dialogue
2.3
1965
Monster a Go-Go!Producer
2.3
1965
Monster a Go-Go!Production Design
2.3
1964
Moonshine MountainDirector
3.1
1964
Moonshine MountainDirector of Photography
3.1
1964
Moonshine MountainProducer
3.1
1964
Moonshine MountainOriginal Music Composer
3.1
1964
Two Thousand Maniacs!Director
5.5
1964
Two Thousand Maniacs!Writer
5.5
1964
Two Thousand Maniacs!Director of Photography
5.5
1963
Scum of the EarthDirector
5.3
1963
Scum of the EarthDirector of Photography
5.3
1963
Scum of the EarthWriter
5.3
1963
Bell, Bare and BeautifulDirector
4.0
1963
Bell, Bare and BeautifulDirector of Photography
4.0
1963
Goldilocks and the Three BaresDirector
4.1
1963
Goldilocks and the Three BaresDirector of Photography
4.1
1963
Blood FeastDirector
4.8
1963
Blood FeastProducer
4.8
1963
Blood FeastOriginal Music Composer
4.8
1963
Blood FeastDirector of Photography
4.8
1963
Blood FeastSpecial Effects
4.8
1963
Blood FeastStory
4.8
1963
Boin-n-gDirector
5.3
1963
Boin-n-gOriginal Music Composer
5.3
1963
Boin-n-gDirector of Photography
5.3
1963
Boin-n-gScreenplay
5.3
1962
Nature's PlaymatesDirector
4.7
1962
Nature's PlaymatesDirector of Photography
4.7
1962
Daughter of the SunDirector
4.2
1962
Daughter of the SunWriter
4.2
1962
Daughter of the SunDirector of Photography
4.2
1962
The Adventures of Lucky PierreDirector
3.7
1962
3.7
1962
The Adventures of Lucky PierreOriginal Music Composer
3.7
1962
The Adventures of Lucky PierreDirector of Photography
3.7
1961
Living VenusDirector
4.0
1961
Living VenusScreenplay
4.0
1961
Living VenusProducer
4.0
1960
The Prime TimeAdditional Dialogue
4.5
1960
The Prime TimeProducer
4.5
1959
Carving MagicDirector