Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore (Video 2010)

Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore (Video 2010)
Director: Jimmy Maslon, Frank Henenlotter
Country: USA Runtime: 106 min Soundtrack: Various
Cast: Herschell Gordon Lewis, David F. Friedman, Joe Bob Briggs, John Waters
Herschell Gordon Lewis documentary

Entertaining documentary about the legendary exploitation film maker HG Lewis. It contains interviews with him his cast and crew including his main producer David F. Friedman. Also includes trailers, clips, out-takes and interviews with celebrity fans including John Waters, Frank Henenlotter and Joe Bob Briggs. The documentary covers everything from Lewis beginnings in nudies to his later more popular gore movies. The highlight is the segment they cover 2000 Maniacs which Lewis describes has his favorite picture, he even sang the theme tune which he does again live during the docs end credits. They take both Lewis and Friedman back to the small town it was made. Other great moments include Lewis speaking about how bad it was to work with Colonel Saunders, he only did it for free chicken. Also contains rare clips from the never finished/released An Eye for an Eye. Essential viewing for any self respecting exploitation movie fan.

Themes Included: Clips/Out-Takes ● Interviews ● Trailers

Cultdb Totals
[Rated 8 out of 10 Good]
[Deathcount N/A]
[Gorequota N/A]
[Boobquota N/a]