John Gilling
Writing
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.
Filmography 40
Movies (37)
The Vatican Museums2007
Cross of the Devil1975Directing
The Mummy's Shroud1967Directing
Where the Bullets Fly1966Directing
The Reptile1966Directing
The Plague of the Zombies1966Directing
The Night Caller1965Directing
The Brigand of Kandahar1965Directing
The Scarlet Blade1963Directing
Panic1963Directing
The Pirates of Blood River1962Directing
The Shadow of the Cat1961Directing
Fury at Smugglers' Bay1961Directing
The Challenge1960Directing
The Flesh and the Fiends1960Directing
The Bandit Of Zhobe1959Directing
Idol on Parade1959Directing
The Man Inside1958Directing
High Flight1957Directing
Interpol1957Directing
The Gamma People1956Directing
Odongo1956Directing
Tiger by the Tail1955Directing
The Gilded Cage1955Directing
The Embezzler1954Directing
Double Exposure1954Directing
Escape by Night1953Directing
3 Steps to the Gallows1953Directing
Recoil1953Directing
Deadly Nightshade1953Directing
Shows (3)
The Champions1968Directing
Gideon's Way1965Directing
The Saint1962Directing