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
The Gorgon196465Pop Score out of 100
The Plague of the Zombies196672Pop Score out of 100
TVThe Saint196271Pop Score out of 100
The Reptile19666.1out of 10 on TMDB
The Flesh and the Fiends196066Pop Score out of 100
The Mummy's Shroud196759Pop Score out of 100
Trog19704.6out of 10 on TMDB
The Shadow of the Cat196164Pop Score out of 100
Filmography
- 2007The Vatican MuseumsActor
- 1975Cross of the DevilDirector · Writer
- 1970TrogOriginal Story
- 1968The ChampionsTVDirector · 4 episodes
- 1967The Mummy's ShroudDirector · Screenplay
- 1966Where the Bullets Fly