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Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore (2010)

Movie ★ 6.0 106 min

Documentary Horror

Take an outrageous ride through this wild world of exploitation films with this thoroughly entertaining documentary, HERSCHELL GORDON LEWIS – THE GODFATHER OF GORE! Featuring cult director John Waters, Drive-In Movie Critic Joe Bob Briggs, Herschell Gordon Lewis himself and a “cast of thousands,” you’ll witness the innocent bare-naked era of Nudie-Cuties before Lewis schocked the world with “Blood Feast,” the first ever gore film!

Frank Henenlotter Director Jimmy Maslon Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 1, 2010
Runtime
106 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt1683431
Language
Studio
Something Weird Video (SWV)

Cast

Herschell Gordon Lewis Herschell Gordon Lewis John Waters John Waters Ray Sager Ray Sager Frank Henenlotter Frank Henenlotter Bunny Yeager Bunny Yeager Self Jerome Eden Mal Arnold David F. Friedman Himself John Bloom John Bloom Joe Bob Briggs

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Frequently asked questions

What is Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore about?
Take an outrageous ride through this wild world of exploitation films with this thoroughly entertaining documentary, HERSCHELL GORDON LEWIS – THE GODFATHER OF GORE! Featuring cult director John Waters, Drive-In Movie Critic Joe Bob Briggs, Herschell Gordon Lewis himself and a “cast of thousands,” you’ll witness the innocent bare-naked era of Nudie-Cuties before Lewis schocked the world with “Blood Feast,” the first ever gore film!
Who directed Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore?
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore was directed by Frank Henenlotter, Jimmy Maslon.
Who stars in Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore?
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore stars Herschell Gordon Lewis, John Waters, Ray Sager, Frank Henenlotter.
When was Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore released?
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore is a 2010 documentary, horror film.
Where can I watch Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore?
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