John Gilling
Writing
- Born
- May 29, 1912 · London, England, UK
- Died
- November 22, 1984 (age 72)
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.
Known for
The Gorgon
October 18, 1964
The Plague of the Zombies
January 2, 1966
The Reptile
March 6, 1966
The Flesh and the Fiends
February 2, 1960
The Mummy's Shroud
March 15, 1967
Trog
October 24, 1970
The Shadow of the Cat
May 1, 1961
The Pirates of Blood River
May 9, 1962
The Gamma People
December 1, 1956
Mother Riley Meets the Vampire
July 11, 1952
The Night Caller
December 31, 1965
Interpol
April 2, 1957
Behind the camera71
- 1975Cross of the Devil Writer, Director
- 1970Trog Original Story
- 1967The Mummy's Shroud Director, Screenplay
- 1966Where the Bullets Fly Screenplay, Director
- 1966The Reptile Director
- 1966The Plague of the Zombies Director
- 1965The Night Caller Director
- 1965The Brigand of Kandahar Director, Screenplay, Original Story
- 1964The Secret of Blood Island Writer
- 1964The Gorgon