Writing
John Gilling
1912 · London, England, UK
30 films
Bio
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.
Filmography
The Flesh and the Fiends
Screenplay
Escape by Night
Director
Dark Passage
Writer
The Gorgon
Screenplay
The Gamma People
Director
The Plague of the Zombies
Director
Idol on Parade
Director
The Brigand of Kandahar
Director
The Mummy's Shroud
Director
The Pirates of Blood River
Screenplay
Escape from Broadmoor
Writer
Where the Bullets Fly
Director