Herschell Gordon Lewis

Herschell Gordon Lewis, affectionately known as the "Godfather of Gore", was born in 1926 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA and began his active directorial career in 1960. Pioneering the horror and exploitation genres, he is most known for his gruesome films like "Blood Feast" and "Two Thousand Maniacs", which despite their low-budget production and lack of recognition in major film festivals, have garnered a cult following over the years. His authorial style is characterized by explicit gore, eccentric narratives, and inventive use of practical effects that were considered taboo during his era. Despite the shocking nature of his films, Herschell himself was a gentle and intellectual individual, whose daring creativity forever changed the landscape of independent cinema.