John Gilling

Ssenarist

1912-05-29 – 1984-11-22 · London, England, UK

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.

• The Gorgon (1964) — Screenplay
• The Plague of the Zombies (1966) — Director
• The Reptile (1966) — Director
• The Flesh and the Fiends (1960) — Screenplay, Original Story, Director
• The Mummy's Shroud (1967) — Director, Screenplay
• Trog (1970) — Original Story
• The Shadow of the Cat (1961) — Director
• The Pirates of Blood River (1962) — Screenplay, Director
• The Gamma People (1956) — Director, Screenplay
• Mother Riley Meets the Vampire (1952) — Producer, Director
• The Night Caller (1965) — Director
• Interpol (1957) — Director
• The Scarlet Blade (1963) — Director, Screenplay
• The Brigand of Kandahar (1965) — Director, Screenplay, Original Story
• The Man in Black (1950) — Screenplay
• The Man Inside (1958) — Director
• The Challenge (1960) — Screenplay, Director, Story
• The Voice of Merrill (1952) — Writer, Director
• 3 Steps to the Gallows (1953) — Director, Screenplay
• Wings of Danger (1952) — Screenplay
• Fury at Smugglers' Bay (1961) — Director, Producer, Writer
• The Lost Hours (1952) — Screenplay
• Guilt Is My Shadow (1950) — Screenplay
• Idol on Parade (1959) — Director