
John Gilling
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- 29 May 1912
- Died
- 22 Nov 1984 (aged 72)
- Birthplace
- 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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2007The Vatican MuseumsActor
- 1975Cross of the DevilDirector · Writer
- 1970TrogOriginal Story
- 1968The ChampionsTVDirector · 4 episodes
- 1967The Mummy's ShroudDirector · Screenplay
- 1966Where the Bullets Fly







