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.
Known for
The SaintSeries • 1962
The ChampionsSeries • 1968
Gideon's WaySeries • 1965
The Plague of the ZombiesMovie • 1966
The GorgonMovie • 1964
The Shadow of the CatMovie • 1961
The Flesh and the FiendsMovie • 1960
The ReptileMovie • 1966
The Night CallerMovie • 1965
The Brigand of KandaharMovie • 1965
The Mummy's ShroudMovie • 1967
The Pirates of Blood RiverMovie • 1962
TrogMovie • 1970
The Scarlet BladeMovie • 1963
Mother Riley Meets the VampireMovie • 1952
InterpolMovie • 1957
The Gamma PeopleMovie • 1956