John Gilling
Writing·1912–1984·London, England, UK
24 horror credits
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.
Director13 films
Cross of the Devil
Director
The Mummy's Shroud
Director
The Reptile
Director
The Plague of the Zombies
Director
The Night Caller
Director
The Brigand of Kandahar
Director
The Scarlet Blade
Director
The Pirates of Blood River
Director
The Shadow of the Cat
Director
The Flesh and the Fiends
Director
The Gamma People
Director
Mother Riley Meets the Vampire
Director
Escape from Broadmoor
Director
Writer19 films
Cross of the Devil
Writer
Trog
Original Story
The Mummy's Shroud
Screenplay
The Brigand of Kandahar
Screenplay / Original Story
The Secret of Blood Island
Writer
The Gorgon
Screenplay
The Scarlet Blade
Screenplay
The Pirates of Blood River
Screenplay
The Flesh and the Fiends
Original Story / Screenplay
The Gamma People
Screenplay
Wings of Danger
Screenplay
Whispering Smith vs. Scotland Yard
Story / Writer
The Rossiter Case
Writer
The Lady Craved Excitement
Writer
Room to Let
Screenplay
The Man in Black
Screenplay
Escape from Broadmoor
Writer
House of Darkness
Screenplay
The Greed of William Hart
Writer
Producer1 film
Mother Riley Meets the Vampire
Producer
Other Crew1 film
The Greed of William Hart
Assistant Director