Herschell Gordon Lewis is a filmmaker responsible for introducing a revolutionary approach to the horror genre. In the mid-1960s, he switched his talents from titillating works known as "nudie-cuties" to a series of films that showcased the shocking power of gore. With titles like Blood Feast, Two Thousand Maniacs and Color Me Blood Red, Lewis enjoyed a success low-budget filmmakers rarely accomplish and earned the moniker "The Godfather of Gore". The movies were not known for their plots or any particular technical prowess and the less said about the acting, the better, yet each of his films are instantly recognizable to fans as an H.G. Lewis production. Over the following four decades his work took on a cult status that has inspired countless imitations and provided a benchmark for gore-hounds the world over.
Following his success in the horror genre, Lewis briefly returned to the world of sexploitation with a trio of pictures that disappeared not long after their initial theatrical runs. These lost titles were a holy grail for fans, as they were the only ones missing from his filmography, and yet despite years of inquiries, the director has essentially disowned them. Ecstasies of Women, Linda and Abilene and the "marital aid" Black Love have all recently been recovered from the cinematic wasteland by the fine folks at Vinegar Syndrome, and given a deluxe restoration that has to be seen to be believed. Are they any good? Well, that is a not really a fair question given the content, but they are definitely worth a look.
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