Herschell Gordon Lewis' contribution to genre cinema probably can't be overstated, he invented the gore film, and his innovative late Sixties schlock paved the way for the seventies which produced some of the greatest horror films ever made. But his lack of progression in terms of budget and technique, and his post-filmmaking career as a direct marketing guru have always left genre-pundits a little conflicted about Lewis' place in the annals of horror history. Fans generally see it more clearly - they love H.G. Lewis, and through aficionado directors such as Lee DeMarbre (Smash Cut) his films continue to make their influence felt to this day.

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