Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore(2010)
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore Synopsis
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!
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore (2010) is a documentary and horror film directed by Frank Henenlotter, released on June 1, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Herschell Gordon Lewis, John Waters, Ray Sager and Frank Henenlotter. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Henenlotter
- Production:
- Something Weird Video (SWV)
- Status:
- Released
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore (2010) Trailer
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Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore Cast & Crew
Main cast
Herschell Gordon Lewis
John Waters
Ray Sager
Frank Henenlotter
Bunny Yeager
as Self
- Jerome Eden
Jerome Eden
- Mal Arnold
Mal Arnold
- David F. Friedman
David F. Friedman
as Himself
John Bloom
as Joe Bob Briggs
Key crew
Directed by Frank Henenlotter.
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Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 23 ratings.
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Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore online?
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Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore (2010) is available to stream on Cultpix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore?
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The main cast of Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore (2010) includes Herschell Gordon Lewis, John Waters, Ray Sager, Frank Henenlotter and Bunny Yeager. The film was directed by Frank Henenlotter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore released?
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Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore was released on June 1, 2010 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore worth watching?
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Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore (2010) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore?
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