
John Gilling
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.
Acting (1 movie)
Directing (36 movies)

The Shadow of the Cat
1961

The Plague of the Zombies
1966

The Reptile
1966

Panic
1963

The Challenge
1960

The Gamma People
1956

The Night Caller
1965

Interpol
1957

The Mummy's Shroud
1967

No Trace
1950

The Flesh and the Fiends
1960

The Voice of Merrill
1952

The Scarlet Blade
1963

The Brigand of Kandahar
1965

The Pirates of Blood River
1962

Recoil
1953

Cross of the Devil
1975

The Frightened Man
1952

The Man Inside
1958

Deadly Nightshade
1953

The Embezzler
1954

The Bandit Of Zhobe
1959

3 Steps to the Gallows
1953

The Gilded Cage
1955

Where the Bullets Fly
1966

High Flight
1957

Fury at Smugglers' Bay
1961

Idol on Parade
1959

The Quiet Woman
1951

Escape from Broadmoor
1948

Odongo
1956

Escape by Night
1953

Mother Riley Meets the Vampire
1952

A Matter of Murder
1949

Tiger by the Tail
1955

Double Exposure
1954
