John Gilling
Writing
Born: 1912-05-29 · London, England, UK
Died: 1984-11-22
Biography
John Gilling (29 May 1912 – 22 November 1984) was an English film director and screenwriter, born in London. He was chiefly known for his horror films, especially for Hammer Films, for whom he directed Shadow of the Cat (1961), The Plague of the Zombies (1966), The Reptile (1966) (the latter two filmed back to back in Cornwall) and The Mummy's Shroud, among others. He is also renowned for many low to mid-budget detective films and teleplays with unexpected touches of comedy blended in.
🎬 Movies (30)
The Vatican Museums
2007
Cross of the Devil
1975
Writer
Trog
1970
Original Story
The Mummy's Shroud
1967
Director
The Reptile
1966
Director
The Plague of the Zombies
1966
Director
Where the Bullets Fly
1966
Screenplay
The Night Caller
1965
Director
The Brigand of Kandahar
1965
Director
The Gorgon
1964
Screenplay
The Secret of Blood Island
1964
Writer
Panic
1963
Writer
The Scarlet Blade
1963
Director
The Pirates of Blood River
1962
Director
The Shadow of the Cat
1961
Director
Fury at Smugglers' Bay
1961
Director
The Challenge
1960
Director
The Flesh and the Fiends
1960
Director
The Bandit Of Zhobe
1959
Director
Idol on Parade
1959
Director
Killers of Kilimanjaro
1959
Screenplay
The Man Inside
1958
Director
Interpol
1957
Director
High Flight
1957
Director
The Gamma People
1956
Director
Bond of Fear
1956
Writer
Odongo
1956
Screenplay
The Gilded Cage
1955
Director
Tiger by the Tail
1955
Director
Windfall
1955
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