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