John Gilling

Writer

Born: May 29, 1912
Died: November 22, 1984 (age 72)
From: 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…

Filmography (37)

The Vatican Museums (2007)
Cross of the Devil (1975)
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The Mummy's Shroud (1967)
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Where the Bullets Fly (1966)
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The Reptile (1966)
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The Plague of the Zombies (1966)
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The Night Caller (1965)
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The Brigand of Kandahar (1965)
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The Scarlet Blade (1963)
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Panic (1963)
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The Pirates of Blood River (1962)
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The Shadow of the Cat (1961)
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Fury at Smugglers' Bay (1961)
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The Challenge (1960)
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The Flesh and the Fiends (1960)
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The Bandit Of Zhobe (1959)
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Idol on Parade (1959)
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The Man Inside (1958)
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High Flight (1957)
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Interpol (1957)
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The Gamma People (1956)
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Odongo (1956)
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Tiger by the Tail (1955)
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The Gilded Cage (1955)
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The Embezzler (1954)
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Double Exposure (1954)
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3 Steps to the Gallows (1953)
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Escape by Night (1953)
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Recoil (1953)
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Deadly Nightshade (1953)
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