John Gilling

Writer

Born: May 29, 1912 (72 years old)

Died: November 22, 1984

Place of birth: London, England, UK

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.

Filmography (36)

• No Trace (1950, ★ 6.8)
• The Quiet Woman (1951, ★ 5.8)
• The Gorgon (1964, ★ 6.3)
• The Shadow of the Cat (1961, ★ 6.8)
• The Plague of the Zombies (1966, ★ 6.4)
• The Saint (1962, ★ 7.3)
• The Reptile (1966, ★ 6.1)
• Interpol (1957, ★ 6.4)
• The Flesh and the Fiends (1960, ★ 6.5)
• The Voice of Merrill (1952, ★ 6.3)
• Idol on Parade (1959, ★ 7)
• The Brigand of Kandahar (1965, ★ 5.6)
• The Pirates of Blood River (1962, ★ 6.1)
• The Frightened Man (1952, ★ 6)
• The Man Inside (1958, ★ 5.8)
• Deadly Nightshade (1953, ★ 6.2)
• 3 Steps to the Gallows (1953, ★ 6.3)
• Fury at Smugglers' Bay (1961, ★ 5.7)
• Killers of Kilimanjaro (1959, ★ 6)
• Tiger by the Tail (1955, ★ 5.6)
• The Man in Black (1950, ★ 5.6)
• The Champions (1968, ★ 6.4)
• The Challenge (1960, ★ 5.3)
• The Gamma People (1956, ★ 5.1)
• The Night Caller (1965, ★ 5.4)
• The Mummy's Shroud (1967, ★ 5.4)
• The Scarlet Blade (1963, ★ 5.4)
• Guilt Is My Shadow (1950, ★ 5.2)
• Wings of Danger (1952, ★ 5.3)
• Cross of the Devil (1975, ★ 5.2)