Herschell Gordon Lewis

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.

Herschell Gordon Lewis is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Horror Business (2005), The Incredibly Strange Film Show (1988), Smash Cut (2009), Linda and Abilene (1969), Chainsaw Sally (2004), Wanted: The Sundance Woman (1976), A Taste of Blood (1967), Blood Feast (1963). The recorded credits span 1963 to 2021, including 25 movies and 1 TV show.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.