About
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
Cross of the Devil1975 · Writer, Director
Trog1970 · Original Story
The Mummy's Shroud1967 · Director, Screenplay
Where the Bullets Fly1966 · Director, Screenplay
The Reptile1966 · Director
The Plague of the Zombies1966 · Director
The Night Caller1965 · Director
The Brigand of Kandahar1965 · Director, Screenplay, Original Story
The Secret of Blood Island1964 · Writer
The Gorgon1964 · Screenplay
The Scarlet Blade1963 · Director, Screenplay
Panic1963 · Director, Writer
The Pirates of Blood River1962 · Screenplay, Director
The Shadow of the Cat1961 · Director
Fury at Smugglers' Bay1961 · Director, Producer, Writer
The Challenge1960 · Screenplay, Director, Story
The Flesh and the Fiends1960 · Screenplay, Original Story, Director
Killers of Kilimanjaro1959 · Screenplay
The Bandit Of Zhobe1959 · Director, Writer
Idol on Parade1959 · Director