John Gilling
Known for: Writing
Born: May 28, 1912 in London, England, UK - Died: November 21, 1984
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.
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The Vatican Museums
Double Exposure
Screenplay
The Quiet Woman
Screenplay
No Trace
Screenplay
The Gorgon
Screenplay
The Secret of Blood Island
Writer
The Shadow of the Cat
Director
The Plague of the Zombies
Director
The Reptile
Director
Panic
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The Challenge
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The Gamma People
Director
The Night Caller
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Interpol
Director
The Mummy's Shroud
Director
The Flesh and the Fiends
Director
The Voice of Merrill
Director
The Scarlet Blade
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The Brigand of Kandahar
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Guilt Is My Shadow
Screenplay
The Pirates of Blood River
Director
Recoil
Director
Bond of Fear
Writer
Wings of Danger
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