Sep 26, 2016 lewis, who was the subject of the 2010 documentary herschell gordon lewis. Herschell gordon lewis, the godfather of gore, has died at 87. The godfather of gore march 10 march throughout the 1950s and 60s, literally hundreds of american filmmakers journeyed into the realm of exploitation. Experience a decade of motionpicture madness, with tons of clips, rare outtakes, and testimony from the people who were there, as herschell gordon lewis leaves viewers laughing and screaming at some of the most amazing movies to ever play american movie theaters. Phelim oneill pays tribute to the undisputed godfather of gore. He directed films such as blood feast, the gruesome twosome and two thousand maniacs. The legendary filmmaker who created the gore film genre, herschell gordon lewis is starring in the upcoming horror flick, terror toons 3.
A funny, illuminating, and overdue loveletter to the godfather of gore, the film delves deeply into lewis career if not his personal life and we follow its trajectory film by film. But lewis and his business partner david friedman might have been the first to perfect the formula for selling films that showcased gore for gores. Exploitation filmmaker herschell gordon lewis is credited with singlehandedly creating the gore genre with the 1963 release blood feast. Herschell gordon lewis the godfather of gore episode of the jonathan rosshosted documentary series focusing on lewis films, featuring interviews with lewis, producer david f. Herschell gordon lewis, the godfather of gore, has died. Without a big budget, special effects team, or professional actors and crew members, herschell gordon lewis created films that he himself admits were trash.
Originally from pittsburgh, lewis eventually settled in fort lauderdale. Though his early career included teaching english literature at mississippi state university, working. Sep 02, 2011 a documentary about the mastermind behind the 60s era of gore expoitation hershell gordon lewis and the thoughts of many fan celebrities like joe bob biggs, john waters and many more. Swinging wildly between tasteless gallows humor, a bevy of boredlooking strippers going through topless routines, and the most extreme ultraviolence of lewis or any other career, the. Godfather of gore will play on march 10, 11, 12, and at anthology film archives. Lewis showed audiences something theyd never seen before on screen. Herschell gordon lewis final feature is so crudely lensed and unrelentingly violent that its tempting to believe the whole thing was made solely as a prank. The director of such films as blood feast and two thousand maniacs.
This statement alone should provide reason enough for horror film aficionados to sit up and take notice of this directors work. This lowbudget shocker would ultimately influence nearly every horror movie which has followed, as well as highbrow films as varied the wild bunch and reservoir dogs. Something weird video reports herschell gordon lewis, the director credited with inventing the splatter subgenre of horror cinema, has died. Take an outrageous ride through this wild world of exploitation films with this thoroughly entertaining documentary, herschell gordon. Sep 26, 2016 lewis pioneered the horror genre in the 1960s known as the splatter film.
Featuring cult director john waters, drivein movie critic joe bob briggs, and herschell gordon lewis himself, this chronicle begins with the innocent. The godfather of gore 2010 john waters, joe bob briggs and frank henenlotter are among those interviewed in a career overview of exploitationfilm titan herschell gordon. The godfather of gore speaks herschell gordon lewis. That peculiar but apt identification seems to be the exclusive property of herschell gordon lewis. In 1963, herschell gordon lewis aka the godfather of gore shocked the world with blood feast, the first movie ever to show bloody gore on the big screen. Featuring cult director john waters, drivein movie critic joe bob briggs, herschell gordon lewis himself and a cast of thousands, youll witness the innocent barenaked era of nudiecuties before lewis schocked the world. Yet, while gordons softcore porn the adventures of lucky pierre and heavyduty gore the gruesome twosome were never blockbuster films, they were popular drivein fare in the sixties and.
Blood feast, his first gore film, treated audiences to a womans arm being hacked off, anothers tongue torn out, the spectacle of a girl on the. The godfather of gore, took an unsentimental view of his craft, and regarded his. Herschell gordon lewis, godfather of gore film the guardian. Horror filmmaker herschell gordon lewis, known as the godfather of gore for his bloody exploitation movies that launched the splatter genre. The godfather of gore, became less active in the film industry after 1972s the gore gore girls. Film screenings programs retrospectives herschell gordon lewis. Take an outrageous ride through this wild world of exploitation films with this thoroughly entertaining documentary, herschell gordon lewis the godfather of gore. The director of such films as blood feast and two thousand maniacs died in his. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies.
Even though the title draws attention to his horror films, the documentary covers his entire career, which includes nudies, educational. Sep 26, 2016 we here at are terribly saddened to learn this morning that herschell gordon lewis, known to most horror fans affectionately as the godfather of gore, is no longer with us. Take an outrageous ride through the wild world of exploitation films with this oftenhilarious documentary, 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. Directed by herschell gordon lewis 1967 united states starring elizabeth davis, gretchen wells, chris martell. Sep 23, 2011 take an outrageous ride through this wild world of exploitation films with this thoroughly entertaining documentary, herschell gordon lewis the godfather of gore. Oct 05, 2016 blood feast director herschell gordon lewis, the godfather of gore passed away at the age of 87 a few days ago. The release of this movie turned out to be an extremely profitable.
Lewis was the king of exploitation film making in the 1960s. Godfather of gore herschell gordon lewis is back with. Herschell gordon lewis, the godfather of gore and director of exploitation classics like blood feast, two. Herschell gordon lewis movies and filmography allmovie. Herschell gordon lewis earned the moniker godfather of gore in the early 60s when he created the splatter subgenre in horror with. Until herschell gordon lewis came along, cowboys died like cowards and vampires acted like flirts. The godfather of gore subject person only, appearing.
Sep 26, 2016 herschell gordon lewis, the socalled godfather of gore who is widely credited with inventing the splatter subgenre, has died. Jul 27, 2001 until herschell gordon lewis came along, cowboys died like cowards and vampires acted like flirts. However, he soon became known as the godfather of gore for his gruesome and sometimes silly outings released throughout the 60s and 70s. Brand new introduction to the films by director herschell gordon lewis audio commentary on the wizard of gore with lewis montag speaks a brand new interview with wizard of gore actor ray sager the gore the merrier an interview with jeremy kasten, director of the 2007 wizard of gore remake the incredibly strange film. His name is not well known except in three exclusive groups, but if youre reading this, you probably fit in there somewhere. Herschell gordon lewis, a horror icon long known as the godfather of gore, has passed away of unspecified causes at 87. Sep 17, 2015 without a big budget, special effects team, or professional actors and crew members, herschell gordon lewis created films that he himself admits were trash. Herschell gordon lewis, the filmmaker dubbed the godfather. Only one filmmaker can claim the title godfather of gore.
Experience a decade of motionpicture madness with tons of clips, rare outtakes, and testimony from the people who were there as herschell gordon lewis, the godfather of gore. Even though the title draws attention to his horror films, the documentary covers his entire career, which includes nudies, educational shorts and just about any genre that was going. Rip cult movie director herschell gordon lewis, the. Yet, while gordon s softcore porn the adventures of lucky pierre and heavyduty gore the gruesome twosome were never blockbuster films, they were popular drivein fare in the sixties and seventies. Experience a decade of motionpicture madness with tons of clips, rare outtakes, and testimony from the people who were there as herschell gordon lewis, the godfather of gore leaves you laughing and screaming. The godfather of gore examines the career of the director who invented the gore movie. When he set out to become a director in the early 1960s, herschell gordon lewis wanted to work on the kinds of movies that the major studios could never dream of. Herschell gordon lewis s 1963 film blood feast introduced the world to the gore film. However, but before lewis shocked audiences with 1963s blood feast, he and his partner david friedman made adult movies which were known nudie cuties, nudist camp films, and roughies. His name is not well known except in three exclusive groups, but if youre reading this, y. Herschell gordon lewis would create films that would have young boys opening their car doors at driveins to puke. Many of these are fascinating and fun including the odd connection between a lewis film and the manson family, the difficulties of casting for nudie cuties, and some form.
The godfather of gore guarda film con sottotitoli in italiano gratuitamente. The godfather of gore chooses to focus on his output from roughly 1960 to 1972, compiling interviews with his crew, his actors, and people his films have influenced. Take an outrageous ride through this wild world of exploitation films with this. Phelim oneill pays tribute to the undisputed godfather of gore fri 27 jul 2001 20. His final film, herschell gordon lewis bloodmania, is set to be released next year. He was responsible for many classic genre movies such as the wizard of gore, blood feast, two thousand maniacs.
Sep 26, 2016 beloved horror director herschell gordon lewis, who was affectionately known as the godfather of gore, has passed away at the age of 87. I thought this was a fun watch for the season, though ive never seen any of his films. The filmmaker who introduced a new level of gore to the horror genre has passed beyond the realm of human understanding. Sep 26, 2016 horror filmmaker herschell gordon lewis, known as the godfather of gore for his bloody exploitation movies that launched the splatter genre in the 1960s with films such as blood feast. Sep 03, 2009 h es 80 this year, but herschell gordon lewis is still the living, breathing, marvellously jovial and effervescent originator of the american splattermovie and presiding genius of the skinflick. Slasher film sexploitation horror comedy crime thriller. Narration and interview clips with lewis, producingpartner david f. A friend and i were lucky enough to see this on the big screen in nyc last spring, and we both loved it. Being presented at nycs anthology film archives as part of a gordon retrospective, hershell gordon lewis. Sep 27, 2011 directed by frank henenlotter, jimmy maslon. It opened the bloody floodgates that have influenced the horror genre ever since. Herschell gordon lewis, the godfather of gore and director of exploitation classics like blood feast, two thousand maniacs. Featuring cult director john waters, drivein movie critic joe bob briggs, herschell gordon lewis himself and a cast of thousands, youll witness the innocent bare.
Thegodfather of gore is an entertaining if less than deeply analytical portrait of. Most people today remember him for his creation of the gore genre, however, that was only a small part of what lewis did. Exploitation with a goblet of gore how did the inventor of the splatter movie become a direct marketing guru. The godfather of gore 2010 12 out of 4 very good documentary from director frank henenlotter basket case taking a look at the career of cult filmmaker herschell gordon lewis. Lewis, the subject of the 2010 documentary film herschell gordon lewis. Find films and movies featuring herschell gordon lewis on allmovie. Waters, drivein movie critic joe bob briggs, and herschell gordon lewis himself, the. The gore 4 was fortunate to meet the man himself last year at chiller theatre in parsippany, new jersey, where we got herschell to sign a bluray copy of his 70s double feature. Take an outrageous ride through the wild world of exploitation films with this oftenhilarious documentary, herschell gordon lewis, the godfather of gore. The blood trilogy blood feast two thousand maniacs. Voir regarder godfather of harlem saison 1 episode 1. More than fifty years ago, exploitation filmmaker herschell gordon lewis became a pioneer in the horror genre by making several splatter.
Lisa petrucci from something weird video, the company. Herschell gordon lewis, the godfather of gore, has. There are myriad reasons why the term torture porn never made sense and one of the most important is the irrevocable impact herschell gordon lewis s schlocky gore cinema had on american movies. Sep 27, 2016 herschell gordon lewis, the horror filmmaker known as the godfather of gore, has died at the age of 87. Herschell gordon lewis, godfather of gore, has passed on blastr skip to main content. He was never a wealthy man, but he did what every entertainer dreams of doing. Herchell gordon lewis, known as the godfather of gore due to his pioneering work in splatter films, died yesterday in his sleep at his home in pompano beach. Lisa petrucci of something weird video posted the following on their facebook page this morning. Featuring interviews with cast, crew, and critics such as director john waters, drivein movie critic joe bob briggs, and herschell gordon lewis himself, the godfather of gore traces lewis start in the innocent bare. The films of herschell gordon lewis, as revolutionary as they were, were not for everybody.
Herschell gordon lewis, the godfather of gore, has passed away at 87 movies the ninth configuration turns 40 and its still the most surreal film on faith. First, i guess some people had problems streaming this title. During their heyday they certainly not for the faint of heart. These propers have been served to lewis nearly 40 years now as it was his 1963 film blood feast that turned the horror world on its head by including the most goriest scenes ever committed to film. Even though the title draws attention to his horror films, the documentary covers his entire career, which includes nudies, educational shorts and just about any genre. 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, nudiecuties, two childrens films and at least. Featuring cult director john waters, drivein movie critic joe bob briggs, herschell gordon lewis himself and a cast of thousands, youll witness the innocent barenaked era of nudiecuties before. As for the film itself, if you know who hershell g. The godfather of gore herschell gordon lewis to star in. Gordon lewis of course earned the nickname godfather of gore. Featuring interviews with cast, crew, and critics such as director john waters, drivein movie critic joe bob briggs, and herschell gordon lewis himself, the godfather of gore traces lewis start in the innocent barenaked world of nudie cuties before he shocked the world with blood feast, the firstever gore film.
Blood feast is considered the first gore film ever made. After dabbling in the unlikely world of childrens entertainment with jimmy, the boy wonder and the magic land of mother goose, godfather of gore herschell gordon lewis returned to. Exploitation experts frank henenlotter and jimmy maslon direct this bloody documentary that pays tribute to the films of herschell gordon lewis, a cockeyed visionary known as the godfather of gore who invented the gore film genre in the 1960s. After all, were talking about the man who has been dubbed the godfather of gore by horror fans across the world, including john waters. Lewis then continued to assault audiences with an audacious. He was best known for innovating the splatter subgenre with 1963. To say it was an honor for the gore 4 to meet the godfather of gore would be. Herschell gordon lewiss 1963 film blood feast introduced the world to the gore film.