Herschell Gordon Lewis(1926-2016)

Known as the "Godfather of Gore". He worked in advertising and financed most of his own films. Pioneered the horror genre in the 1960s known as the "splatter film," which focused on gore and gruesomeness. Horror films created by Lewis included Banquete de Sangue (1963), Maníacos (1964), A Taste of Blood (1967), O Mágico Sanguinário (2007), The Gruesome Twosome (1967) As Diabólicas Sobre Rodas (1968) and Scum of the Earth (1963). Lewis died in his sleep on 9/26/2016, at age 90. John Waters, Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino and James Gunn are among filmmakers who were inspired by Lewis' work.

[asked what his epitaph should read] He seen somethin' different. And he done it.