John Gilling
Writing
Born May 29, 1912 · London, England, UK
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.
Directed (36)
Cross of the Devil
1975
The Mummy's Shroud
1967
Where the Bullets Fly
1966
The Reptile
1966
The Plague of the Zombies
1966
The Night Caller
1965
The Brigand of Kandahar
1965
The Scarlet Blade
1963
Panic
1963
The Pirates of Blood River
1962
The Shadow of the Cat
1961
Fury at Smugglers' Bay
1961
The Challenge
1960
The Flesh and the Fiends
1960
The Bandit Of Zhobe
1959
Idol on Parade
1959
The Man Inside
1958
High Flight
1957
Interpol
1957
The Gamma People
1956
Odongo
1956
Tiger by the Tail
1955
The Gilded Cage
1955
The Embezzler
1954
Double Exposure
1954
3 Steps to the Gallows
1953
Escape by Night
1953
Recoil
1953
Deadly Nightshade
1953
The Voice of Merrill
1952
Mother Riley Meets the Vampire
1952
The Frightened Man
1952
The Quiet Woman
1951
No Trace
1950
A Matter of Murder
1949
Escape from Broadmoor
1948
